Archaeological sites · North East England
Cup marked rocks and cairnfield
In or near Startforth.
Cup marked rocks and cairnfield — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cup marked rocks and cairnfield is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cup marked rocks and cairnfield is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area features ancient stone structures and rock surfaces marked with distinctive cup-shaped depressions. These markings are believed to date back to prehistoric times, providing insights into the rituals and practices of early communities. The site is significant for its contribution to understanding Scotland's ancient history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6048, -1.9788
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Eggleston
- Postcode
- DL12 0DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n6903940534 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17677306 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cup marked rocks and cairnfield?
- Cup marked rocks and cairnfield is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0DJ), in the parish of Eggleston.
- What is Cup marked rocks and cairnfield?
- Cup marked rocks and cairnfield — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cup marked rocks and cairnfield?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0DJ.
- Is Cup marked rocks and cairnfield a protected site?
- Yes — Cup marked rocks and cairnfield is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cup marked rocks and cairnfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0DJ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.