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The Battle Stone is a standing stone located in Northumberland, England, likely dating to the prehistoric period, though its exact chronology remains uncertain. The monument consists of a substantial upright stone that has been associated with local tradition and historical memory, possibly commemorating a significant conflict or serving as a territorial or ritual marker. Standing stones of this type are characteristic of Bronze Age or later prehistoric activity in northern England, though definitive archaeological dating has not been established for this particular example. The stone's landscape position and persistent local naming tradition suggest it held importance within the communities of medieval and post-medieval Northumberland.
The Battle Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017377. View the official record →
The Battle Stone is a standing stone located in Northumberland, England, likely dating to the prehistoric period, though its exact chronology remains uncertain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017377.
The Battle Stone 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 1017377.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield 400m north of Threestoneburn House (8.7 km), Romano-British farmstead on the eastern slope of Dod Hill, 1km north of The Dod (8.9 km), Stone circle and stone alignment 370m west of Threestoneburn House (9 km).
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