Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag

Medieval boundary stone, 420m SSE of Callaly Crag

England
List entry 1011091
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval boundary stone 420m SSE of Callaly Crag is a standing stone monument located in Northumberland, England. The stone served a functional role in defining territorial or administrative boundaries during the medieval period, a common practice in northern England where such markers helped delineate landholding boundaries, parish limits, or the extent of baronial estates. The monument survives as a visible upright stone in the landscape, providing evidence of medieval land management and territorial organisation in the Northumberland region. As a protected scheduled monument, it remains an important archaeological record of medieval boundary practices and landscape use.

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?

The medieval boundary stone 420m SSE of Callaly Crag is a standing stone monument located in Northumberland, England. 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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