Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDuddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg

Duddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg

England
List entry 1006622
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Duddo Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located near Grindonrigg in Northumberland, comprising five standing stones arranged in a circular pattern. The stones are of considerable size and represent a rare survival of a prehistoric ceremonial site in northern England, dating to the second millennium BC. The circle appears to have served ritual or communal functions typical of Bronze Age henges and stone circles across Britain, though its precise original configuration and the total number of stones in antiquity remain subjects of archaeological consideration. The monument is now in the care of English Heritage and remains an important testimony to prehistoric religious practice and stone-working capability in the region.

Duddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Duddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg?

Duddo Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located near Grindonrigg in Northumberland, comprising five standing stones arranged in a circular pattern. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006622.

Who is responsible for protecting Duddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg?

Duddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg 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 1006622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Duddo stone circle, 800m north east of Grindonrigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ford Westfield settlement (7.3 km), Camp 400yds (370m) NNE of Flodden (8.3 km), Fordwood camp, Broomridge Dean (8.3 km).

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