Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House

Mare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House

England
List entry 1017728
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mare and Foal stone circle is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located near Milestone House in Northumberland. The site consists of standing stones arranged in a circular configuration characteristic of prehistoric ritual landscapes in northern England. The monument dates to the Bronze Age period, when such stone circles served important communal and possibly astronomical functions within early British societies. Like other monuments of its type and period in the region, Mare and Foal represents significant evidence of organised prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in Northumberland.

Mare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017728. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House?

Mare and Foal stone circle is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located near Milestone House in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017728.

Who is responsible for protecting Mare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House?

Mare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House 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 1017728.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mare and Foal stone circle, 400m north east of Milestone House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lees Hall Roman camp (2.2 km), Sunny Rigg 3 Roman temporary camp (2.5 km), Sunny Rigg 2 Roman temporary camp (2.7 km).

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