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England's Rock Art: The archaeological context of England's rock art

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The archaeological context of England's rock art

Rock art on a rock outcrop

Outcrops and boulders

The carvings are found in several archaeological contexts in England. Most common are the decorated outcrop rocks and boulders, which comprise over 60% of the carvings. Some are on striking 'monumental' boulders like Old Bewick and Routing Linn; others are on flat stretches of outcrop like Chatton Park, but many are on small, quite unremarkable boulders.


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