Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill

Rock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill

England
List entry 1417940
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rock art on Amersidelaw, located 215 metres east-north-east of Kay Hill in Northumberland, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age carved rock surface featuring cup-and-ring markings. The site consists of rock art pecked into the natural stone, with the characteristic cups and concentric rings that are typical of prehistoric rock art traditions in northern Britain, particularly associated with ritual or ceremonial purposes. Such rock art concentrations in the Northumberland uplands represent significant evidence of Neolithic and Bronze Age occupation and territorial marking in the landscape, though the precise dating and cultural interpretation of individual panels remains subject to ongoing archaeological debate.

Rock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1417940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill?

Rock art on Amersidelaw, located 215 metres east-north-east of Kay Hill in Northumberland, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age carved rock surface featuring cup-and-ring markings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1417940.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill?

Rock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill 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 1417940.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock art on Amersidelaw, 215m ENE of Kay Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bewick Hill cup and ring marked rocks, Old Bewick (5.6 km), Bewick Hill camp (5.6 km), Percy's Cross, Beanley (8.2 km).

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