Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks

Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks

England
List entry 1006552
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Chatton Law camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland, northern England. The site comprises an Iron Age fortified enclosure situated on high ground, commanding views across the surrounding landscape. Cup and ring marked rocks found in association with the monument indicate earlier Neolithic or Bronze Age activity in the vicinity, representing some of the region's most significant prehistoric rock art. The carved motifs, consisting of cupules and concentric rings pecked into the stone surface, demonstrate the ritual or ceremonial importance of the location across multiple prehistoric periods.

Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006552. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks?

Chatton Law camp is a prehistoric hillfort located in Northumberland, northern England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006552.

Who is responsible for protecting Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks?

Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks 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 1006552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chatton Law camp, and cup and ring marked rocks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill (6 km), Bewick Hill, cairns and barrows, Old Bewick (6.1 km), Cairn cemetery 700yds (640m) NE of Cateran Hill (6.6 km).

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