Rivock 18 (June 2013)

3D Model

This is one of the more complex prehistoric carvings now residing in a private plantation in the Rivock area of Rombalds Moor, West Yorkshire.

After years of being covered in detritus from the plantation, the surrounding trees were harvested in 2012 and the rock was again in open skies. First noted by Stuart Feather in the 1960s, it’s recorded IAG 62 by Boughey & Vickerman in their 2003 publication ‘Prehistoric Rock Art of the West Riding’, where it’s described as:

‘Large coarse grit rock. Complex design of cups (2 ringed) and grooves.’

The CSI: Rombalds Moor project recorded the stone ‘Rivock 18’ on ERA in 2013 and provided a more in-depth description (too long to copy here). This model shows a number of additional motifs not shown in previous recordings.

Surprisingly, despite being one of the most complex prehistoric carved rocks on Rombalds Moor, this hasn’t been scheduled.

Model created from 55 images captured by Richard Stroud in June 2013.