Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric rock art west of Middle House

Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House

England
List entry 1418656
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock carving site located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises cup-and-ring marked stones, a form of rock art characteristic of upland regions in northern Britain during the later prehistoric period. Such markings, consisting of circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings pecked into rock surfaces, remain archaeologically significant as evidence of ritual or symbolic practice, though their precise purpose continues to be debated among scholars. The site's location in the Northumbrian uplands places it within a broader landscape of prehistoric artistic expression distributed across northern England and Scotland.

Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418656. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House?

Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock carving site located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418656.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House?

Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House 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 1418656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman camp, 290m north west of Seldom Seen (2.3 km), Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (3.1 km), Bastles at Chesterwood (4.6 km).

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