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Prehistoric rock art situated 92 metres south west of Buttony in Northumberland is a Bronze Age or earlier rock carving site of regional archaeological importance. The monument comprises cup-and-ring marks and associated motifs pecked into the natural rock surface, a form of rock art widespread across northern Britain during the prehistoric period. Such carvings remain difficult to date with precision, though stylistic parallels suggest a Bronze Age attribution, and their purpose likely related to ritual, territorial marking, or ceremonial activity. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of rock art traditions in the Border region during prehistory.
Prehistoric rock art, 92m south west of Buttony is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1417674. View the official record →
Prehistoric rock art situated 92 metres south west of Buttony in Northumberland is a Bronze Age or earlier rock carving site of regional archaeological importance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1417674.
Prehistoric rock art, 92m south west of Buttony 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 1417674.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean (9 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement and field plots east of Rackside, 450m south west of Cowboy's Cairn (9.2 km), Two prehistoric hut circles and field enclosure 560m south west of Cowboy's Cairn (9.2 km).
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Prehistoric rock art, 92m south west of Buttony stands on Border Group, bedrock that formed in the Meramecian. The rock here is sandstone with subordinate argillaceous rocks and limestone.