© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South, is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or territorial activity during the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric periods, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. The monument consists of a single upright stone and represents the type of isolated standing stone found throughout northern Britain, which may have served commemorative, boundary-marking, or ceremonial functions. Such stones form part of the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual monuments in Northumberland, reflecting the region's sustained occupation and organisation during the Bronze Age.
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015523. View the official record →
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South, is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015523.
Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South 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 1015523.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capheaton tilery (2.4 km), Bowl barrow, 200m ENE of Shortflatt (4.5 km), Belsay tower house and attached unfortified wing, deserted medieval village, possible moated site, promontory fort and watch post (5.8 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Standing stone, 700m south west of Middleton South