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Henge, located 550 metres south east of Tone Hall in Northumberland, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument consisting of an earthwork enclosure formed by a ditch and bank. The monument represents an important class of ceremonial site characteristic of prehistoric Britain, where such henges served functions relating to gathering, ritual activity, and possibly astronomical observation. The earthwork remains visible as a landscape feature, though its condition reflects the passage of over four thousand years. The site's official designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological significance and protected status under English heritage legislation.
Henge, 550m south east of Tone Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008664. View the official record →
Henge, located 550 metres south east of Tone Hall in Northumberland, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument consisting of an earthwork enclosure formed by a ditch and bank. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008664.
Henge, 550m south east of Tone Hall 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 1008664.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 400m ENE of Chollerton Farm (8.4 km), Limestone Corner Roman temporary camp (9.1 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the road to Simonburn and the field boundary east of Carrawburgh car park in wall miles 29, 30 and 31 (9.1 km).
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