Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill

Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill

England
List entry 1014925
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland, England. The stone bears cup markings, a form of rock art characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in northern Britain, indicating its likely dating to the Bronze Age period. Such cup-marked stones served symbolic or ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise purpose remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument survives as evidence of the ritual landscape and artistic traditions of Bronze Age Northumberland.

Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014925. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?

Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is a prehistoric monument located in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014925.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?

Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill 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 1014925.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel and graveyard, 170m east of Brandon (7 km), Earthwork at Crawley Tower (8.1 km), Settlement on SE slope of Ewe Hill (8.4 km).

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