Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange

Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange

England
List entry 1009448
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange, is a Bronze Age monument consisting of a line of standing stones located in Northumberland. The alignment represents a form of ritual or ceremonial construction typical of the later prehistoric period, when such stone arrangements served various functions within Bronze Age societies, potentially related to processional routes, territorial markers, or astronomical observation. The precise configuration and number of stones, as well the exact chronology of the site, would require consultation of the original archaeological survey records held within the heritage designation documentation. This monument contributes to the significant concentration of Bronze Age ceremonial sites recorded across the Northumberland landscape.

Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009448. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange?

Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange, is a Bronze Age monument consisting of a line of standing stones located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009448.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange?

Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange 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 1009448.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment, 900m south-west of Holystone Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 18th century water mill at Grasslees (2.2 km), Bastle at The Raw Farm (2.6 km), Cairn on Whitefield Shank, 1100m SSW of Hepple Whitefield Farm (3.1 km).

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