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Prehistoric rock art, located 92 metres south west of Buttony in Northumberland, is a Bronze Age or later rock carving site of regional archaeological significance. The monument comprises cup and ring marks incised into natural rock outcrops, a form of decorative art characteristic of prehistoric Britain dating broadly to the Bronze Age, though such carvings may have been produced over an extended period. These motifs, consisting of circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings, represent a widespread artistic tradition across northern Britain and reflect the aesthetic and possibly ritual practices of prehistoric communities. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and chronology of this distinctive form of rock art in the Northumberland landscape.
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, located 92 metres south west of Buttony in Northumberland, is a Bronze Age or later rock carving site of regional archaeological significance. 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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