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 in Northumberland, approximately 800 metres north-east of Grindonrigg. The circle comprises five standing stones arranged in a roughly circular configuration, representing one of the more modest stone circles of northern England. Dating to the Bronze Age, the monument reflects the ceremonial and astronomical practices of prehistoric communities in this region. The stones themselves are of local geology, and the site's exposed moorland location is characteristic of upland ritual sites constructed during the second millennium before the present era.

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 in Northumberland, approximately 800 metres north-east of Grindonrigg. 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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