Cup and ring marked rocks, Wandylaw Moor (Ellingham)
There is a map stone (local name for cup and ring marked stones or rocks) on the north side of the footpath that runs past the ruins of the old cottage (NU 14162498) towards the spring (at NU 13602508). (1)
NU 13792506 A large rock measuring roughly 1.4m x 1m x 0.8m high. The upper surface contains several cup and ring markings. (2)
Surveyed at 1:2500. (3)
NU 137251. Wandylaw. Outcrop block with cups and rings; outcrop with cups; slab with cup and ring.
Tabular block of outcrop sandstone known since mid-19th century. Simple design of cups, ducts and single grooves. Nearby, a small cup and ring slab found at the edge of a stream bed by Mr C Westmacott. East of the main rock is a horizontal outcrop with cup marks. (4)
Wandylaw outcrop block. (5)
Doubt is cast on whether the cup and ring marked stone is in its original position as it is detached from the bedrock and sits on top of the turf. On the sides of the stone are three marks which may have been caused by a plough, suggesting the stone might have been moved during ?18th century improvement of the moor. A small cairn/pile of stones 1.5m in diameter by 0.4m high lies at the south east corner of the carved stone although it does not appear to have any direct association with it. (6)
(NU 1379 2506) Cup & Ring marked Rock (NR) (7a)
NU 138 250. Cup and ring marked rocks on Windylaw Moor. Scheduled No ND/156. (7b)
Wandylaw H00625 NU 137 251
There is an upstanding earthfast block of sandstone, tilted on its top surface, lying near a stream. A flow of grooves leads down the slope from cups, and there is a small boulder in the stream with a small cup and groove at the centre of it. (7c)
NU 13792506 A large rock measuring roughly 1.4m x 1m x 0.8m high. The upper surface contains several cup and ring markings. (2)
Surveyed at 1:2500. (3)
NU 137251. Wandylaw. Outcrop block with cups and rings; outcrop with cups; slab with cup and ring.
Tabular block of outcrop sandstone known since mid-19th century. Simple design of cups, ducts and single grooves. Nearby, a small cup and ring slab found at the edge of a stream bed by Mr C Westmacott. East of the main rock is a horizontal outcrop with cup marks. (4)
Wandylaw outcrop block. (5)
Doubt is cast on whether the cup and ring marked stone is in its original position as it is detached from the bedrock and sits on top of the turf. On the sides of the stone are three marks which may have been caused by a plough, suggesting the stone might have been moved during ?18th century improvement of the moor. A small cairn/pile of stones 1.5m in diameter by 0.4m high lies at the south east corner of the carved stone although it does not appear to have any direct association with it. (6)
(NU 1379 2506) Cup & Ring marked Rock (NR) (7a)
NU 138 250. Cup and ring marked rocks on Windylaw Moor. Scheduled No ND/156. (7b)
Wandylaw H00625 NU 137 251
There is an upstanding earthfast block of sandstone, tilted on its top surface, lying near a stream. A flow of grooves leads down the slope from cups, and there is a small boulder in the stream with a small cup and groove at the centre of it. (7c)
N4904
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1955; E Geary
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1969; B H Pritchard
FIELD SURVEY, Wandylaw Moor Archaeological Survey 1988; Archaeological Unit for North East England
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1969; B H Pritchard
FIELD SURVEY, Wandylaw Moor Archaeological Survey 1988; Archaeological Unit for North East England
Disclaimer -
Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.