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 Bronze Age or Iron Age carved rock panel located in Northumberland, England. The site comprises cupmarks and related motifs pecked into the natural rock surface, examples of the rock art tradition found across northern Britain during the prehistoric period. Such carved panels represent important evidence of ritual or symbolic activity among prehistoric communities, though their precise interpretation remains subject to scholarly debate. The site's survival as an in situ monument contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric rock art in the wider landscape of northern England.

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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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House?

Prehistoric rock art west of Middle House is a Bronze Age or Iron Age carved rock panel 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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