Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone, 550m south west of White House

Standing stone, 550m south west of White House

England
List entry 1014062
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone, 550m south west of White House, is a prehistoric monolith located in Northumberland. The stone belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents one of many such standing stones scattered across the upland regions of northern England, monuments that are thought to have served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The exact dimensions and current condition of the stone are documented in the official record, though its original purpose remains open to archaeological interpretation. Such isolated upright stones are characteristic features of the Bronze Age landscape and provide evidence of sustained human activity and monumentality in prehistoric Northumberland.

Standing stone, 550m south west of White House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone, 550m south west of White House?

Standing stone, 550m south west of White House, is a prehistoric monolith located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014062.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone, 550m south west of White House?

Standing stone, 550m south west of White 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 1014062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone, 550m south west of White House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Chantry House (4 km), Lion Bridge (4.1 km), Abberwick medieval village, tower house and open field system (4.7 km).

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