Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort

Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort

England
List entry 1418072
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort is a petroglyph site located in Northumberland, England, situated in proximity to The Ringses, a prehistoric hillfort in the region. The carvings represent evidence of ancient artistic and possibly ritual activity in the landscape, typical of rock art traditions found across northern Britain. Such petroglyphic assemblages are generally attributed to the prehistoric period, though precise dating of individual rock art sites remains challenging without associated archaeological evidence. The site's proximity to the hillfort suggests a relationship between the rock art and the defensive or ceremonial functions of the wider archaeological complex.

Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418072. View the official record →

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What is Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort?

Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort is a petroglyph site located in Northumberland, England, situated in proximity to The Ringses, a prehistoric hillfort in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418072.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort?

Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort 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 1418072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock art 350m east of The Ringses hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval shieling 600m south east of South Middleton (9.7 km), Iron Age defended settlement 740m south east of South Middleton (9.7 km), Roman period native settlement on the south east slopes of Brands Hill, 430m north west of Cowboy's Cairn (10 km).

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