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Two cup marked rocks in path south east of quarry at Cow and Calf Rocks is an ancient monument comprising two stones bearing cup markings, located near the well-known rock formation at Cow and Calf Rocks in Yorkshire. The rocks date to the prehistoric period, most likely the Bronze Age, when such cup-marked stones were created across Britain, though their precise dating remains uncertain. Cup markings are shallow, circular depressions pecked into rock surfaces, and their purpose remains debated among archaeologists, with theories ranging from ritual or ceremonial use to territorial markers or astronomical significance. These two examples represent part of a broader tradition of rock art found across northern England and demonstrate the engagement of prehistoric communities with their natural landscape.
Two cup marked rocks in path south east of quarry at Cow and Calf Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012838. View the official record →
Two cup marked rocks in path south east of quarry at Cow and Calf Rocks is an ancient monument comprising two stones bearing cup markings, located near the well-known rock formation at Cow and Calf Rocks in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012838.
Two cup marked rocks in path south east of quarry at Cow and Calf Rocks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1012838.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (7.7 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (7.7 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (7.7 km).
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