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All About Rock Art

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The worldwide phenomenon of rock art

Rock art is found on all continents and was made by different types of society


About England's rock art

How much is there and where is it?


Studying England's rock art

Different phases in the study of England's rock art and the key people


Recording England's rock art

A look at the different methods used to record rock art


Protecting the panels

The threats facings rock art and what we can do to protect it for the future


Rock art designs

The variety of patterns and how natural features may be important


The archaeological context of England's rock art

Rock art in different types of archaeological places


How old is England's rock art?

A long history of carving


Explaining England's rock carvings

Tool marks reveal how the carvings were made


Changing meanings of rock art

The evolving significance of carvings


How was England's rock art made?

A look at different explanations for England's rock art


Carvings with a difference

Unusual and unexplained rock carvings


Beyond cups and rings

A look at other ancient carving traditions in England


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