Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHenge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge

Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge

England
List entry 1006446
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Henge 600 yards east of Akeld Lodge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age circular earthwork monument located in Northumberland. The site consists of a circular bank and ditch configuration typical of henges constructed during the later Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age. Its precise dating and original dimensions remain subjects of archaeological study, though such monuments generally served ceremonial, ritual, or communal functions within prehistoric societies. The earthwork survives as an archaeological record of early British monument construction and settlement patterns in the upland regions of northern England.

Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006446. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge?

Henge 600 yards east of Akeld Lodge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age circular earthwork monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006446.

Who is responsible for protecting Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge?

Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge 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 1006446.

What other scheduled monuments are near Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native farmstead north west of Long Crags, 600m south east of Langleeford (9 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags (9.3 km), Tathey Crags prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement (9.5 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Henge 600yds (550m) E of Akeld Lodge