Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones

Two prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones

England
List entry 1011706
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Doubler Stones is a pair of rock outcrops located in Yorkshire bearing cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The stones feature multiple cupules, the distinctive hemispherical depressions pecked into the rock surface, which represent one of the earliest forms of artistic expression in Britain. These cup-marked outcrops constitute an important archaeological record of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial activity, though the precise function and dating of such markings remain subjects of scholarly investigation. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to the archaeological heritage of northern England.

Two prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011706. View the official record →

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What is Two prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones?

Doubler Stones is a pair of rock outcrops located in Yorkshire bearing cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011706.

Who is responsible for protecting Two prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones?

Two prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones 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 1011706.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two prominent cup marked rock outcrops known as Doubler Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (7.8 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (7.8 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (7.9 km).

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