Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean

Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean

England
List entry 1015640
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone located 550 metres north west of Middleton Dean in Northumberland is a site of considerable archaeological interest representing ritual and funerary practices of the Bronze Age period. The cairnfield comprises multiple burial cairns scattered across the landscape, typical of Bronze Age ceremonial and sepulchral activity in upland areas of northern England. The associated cup and ring marked stone demonstrates the symbolic and possibly ritualistic importance of the site, with such rock art being characteristic of Bronze Age artistic expression in this region. Together, these monuments provide evidence of sustained occupation and ceremonial use of this moorland landscape during the Bronze Age.

Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015640. View the official record →

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What is Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean?

This Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone located 550 metres north west of Middleton Dean in Northumberland is a site of considerable archaeological interest representing ritual and funerary practices of the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015640.

Who is responsible for protecting Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean?

Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015640.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ingram Farm: prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, agricultural and funerary remains (7.2 km), Alnamsheles medieval settlement, 600m west of Alnhammoor (7.4 km), Univallate hillfort, Romano-British enclosed settlement and medieval farmstead, 224m north west of Chesters (7.6 km).

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