Cup and Ring Marks (Thropton)
A series of rocks with cup and ring marks carved onto them can be seen on a low hill or ridge running west from Thropton. At least eight carved rocks have been recorded. The purpose of such carvings is unknown, though they may have been carved for religious reasons. The rocks are Scheduled Monuments protected by law.
N2849
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1957; A S Phillips
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1971; B H Pritchard
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1971; B H Pritchard
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