Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag

Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag

England
List entry 1011091
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag, is a stone monument dating to the medieval period, situated in Northumberland. The stone functioned as a territorial marker, likely defining the boundaries of a medieval estate or parish in this rural area of northern England. Such boundary stones were commonly employed throughout medieval England to demarcate land divisions and property rights, serving both administrative and practical purposes for local communities and landholders. The monument's survival provides evidence of medieval land organisation and the methods employed to establish and maintain territorial limits in the landscape.

Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011091. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag?

Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag, is a stone monument dating to the medieval period, situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011091.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag?

Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag 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 1011091.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (8.4 km), Standing stone, 810m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.6 km), Medieval monastic sheep farm (bercaria), 550m north-east of Whittondean Farm (8.6 km).

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