Recumbent gatepost with cup and ring carving 57m west of the Swastika Stone

No. 1279 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 651 for history. History, 19.4 km from Grassington, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

A gatepost lying on its side and carved with cup and ring marks, a short way west of the Swastika Stone. It is a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Curly Hill Campsite & CentreStay, 19 km from Grassington, just outside the parkCamping
Catgill CampsiteStay, 12 km from GrassingtonCamping
School Wood Farm Holiday Home ParkStay, 17 km from Grassington, just outside the parkCamping
Olicana Caravan ParkStay, 16 km from Grassington, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

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The Lister Arms20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Christchurch Cafe20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Swan16 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Manor House Art Gallery and MuseumGrade I listed, 20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Ilkley Toy Museum20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Ilkley Playhouse20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Winter Garden20 km from Grassington, just outside the parkArt and galleries

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