Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort

Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort

England
List entry 1417675
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort is a carved rock surface of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Northumberland. The site consists of cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of prehistoric Britain, typically created by pecking or grinding into the stone surface. The proximity of this rock art to the Iron Age promontory fort at Middleton Dean suggests long-term significance of the landscape, though the rock carvings predate the fort by many centuries. Such carved rocks remain important evidence for understanding the ritual practices and territorial awareness of prehistoric communities in northern Britain.

Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1417675. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort?

Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort is a carved rock surface of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1417675.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort?

Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort 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 1417675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric rock art 190m south west of Middleton Dean promontory fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Old Fawdon Hill (8.1 km), Old Fawdon Hill West camp (8.4 km), Leafield Edge medieval settlement and field system (8.5 km).

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