SNOWDEN CARR -TREE OF LIFE STONE
Snowden Carr is an area situated on the edge of rough moorland where the land begins to drop down into the Washburn valley. Over 30 carved rocks have been noted here, along with enclosures and a cairnfield, -several of the carvings being located among the cairns. The stone shown here is known locally as the Tree of life stone. (for more details see folklore and associated beliefs section).
From Snowden Carr there are extensive views along the Washburn valley, with the prominent rock outcrop of Almescliffe crags in the distance, as noted elsewhere this landmark is visible from several rock carving sites in this region.

DEATH'S HEAD STONE
Another named carving also known as "the skull" from the obvious resemblance to a human skull created by the cupmarks and unusual arrangement of channels.
Other carvings in the area range from simple cup marks to multiple concentric rings. Some carvings have been damaged through quarrying, the results can be seen in the picture below where the left side of the large outcrop has been split off, losing much of the carving in the process.

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