A large flat stone measuring 2 x 1.3 m, now mostly under turf.
This is an extremely difficult carving to describe, mainly because of the complexity of grooves and cups that have been incorporated into the design. In simple terms, the motifs consist of approx eighty three cups of varying size, distributed across the stone, with the northern end being the busier half. Of the eighty three, thirteen have rings, ten of which appear to have been carved in relief. For these particular features the un-carved ring attracts the eye.
By far the most noticeable design element, is the network of intricately carved grooves that incorporate approx forty six cups and nine rings. In some places, cups act as nodes with grooves branching out in different directions to join other cups, and elsewhere, grooves enclose other motifs. Only twenty one out of eighty three cups haven’t been included in the grooves or adorned with rings. Towards the south end, a natural depression has been enhanced (peck marks visible) and a groove leads into it from the main design. Several other areas also have peck marks visible.
The difference in complexity between this carving and every other known example on Barningham Moor is stark, as the majority are relatively simple in design with less than 15% displaying even a single ring. There are certain similarities between this stone and carvings found in the Feldom Range area a few miles east, where several examples of cup covered stones with complex interlinking grooves can be found.
Another point worthy of note, is its position close to one of two penannular carvings on Barningham, as both stones are ‘complex’ and show signs of possible later motifs being added.