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The Battle Stone is an ancient standing stone located near Yeavering in Northumberland, England. The monument belongs to the prehistoric period, though precise dating remains uncertain. The stone stands as a solitary upright monolith in the landscape, characteristic of Bronze Age or earlier ritual monuments, though it may commemorate a later historical event given its name. The site's continued survival and formal designation as a heritage monument reflect its archaeological importance within the wider context of Northumberland's ancient settlement patterns and ceremonial landscape.
The Battle Stone, 650m WNW of Yeavering Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006562. View the official record →
The Battle Stone is an ancient standing stone located near Yeavering in Northumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006562.
The Battle Stone, 650m WNW of Yeavering Farm 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 1006562.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman period native farmstead north west of Long Crags, 600m south east of Langleeford (9.1 km), Prehistoric unenclosed hut circle settlement south east of Long Crags (9.4 km), Enclosed native settlements, cultivation terraces and cairn field south west of Mounthooly (9.4 km).
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