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Prehistoric rock art 315m NNW of Wellhope is a Bronze Age or Iron Age carved rock panel situated in Northumberland. The site comprises cup-and-ring markings and associated motifs pecked or incised into natural rock outcrops, characteristic of prehistoric ritual or territorial expression across northern Britain. Such rock art traditions span several centuries of the later prehistoric period, reflecting patterns of symbolic activity in upland landscapes. The precise dating and ceremonial function of these carvings remain subjects of scholarly discussion, though they represent significant evidence of non-utilitarian cultural practice in the region.
Prehistoric rock art 315m NNW of Wellhope is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418801. View the official record →
Prehistoric rock art 315m NNW of Wellhope is a Bronze Age or Iron Age carved rock panel situated in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418801.
Prehistoric rock art 315m NNW of Wellhope 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 1418801.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp 1/2 mile (800m) SE of Wagtail Farm (6.7 km), Rothbury Bridge (7.2 km), Cupmarked stone, 690m south-west of Wagtail Farm (7.5 km).
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