 Stone 1 (PRAWR 285) marked with water for clarity |
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If you follow the track
that leads west from the Haystack rock
and then swing round to the south you pass the partly reconstructed Backstone
Beck Enclosure. Between the arc of drystone walling and the path, and northwest
of the hut are three carved rocks nestling in the undergrowth and almost in a northwest
line. Due to the covering of heather on this part of the moor the stones can be
difficult to find despite the fact that one stands almost next to the track. The first stone (PRAWR 285 above) lies just to the east of the path and measures 180x130cm with around forty-five cups, a couple of unfinished rings or arcs and several grooves. The second stone (PRAWR 287 below) is a little further southeast, it has about a dozen cups, two of which are quite deep, and measures 170x130cm. The third stone which lies nearest to the enclosure itself is a beautifully carved rock known as the Second Idol Stone Date: Bronze Age. See also: Backstone Beck Stones 2 Ilkley Moor & Rombalds Moor Introduction |
 Stone 2 (PRAWR 287) marked with water |
  References: Boughey, K.J.S. and Vickerman, E.A. 2003. Prehistoric Rock Art of the West Riding. West Yorkshire Archaeology Service. |
