Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe standing stones on Doddington Moor

The standing stones on Doddington Moor

England
List entry 1006586
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Doddington Moor Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument located in Northumberland, comprising a group of upright stones positioned on open moorland. The stones represent a form of ritual or ceremonial marker typical of the second millennium BCE, when such alignments were created across upland areas of northern Britain. Their precise function remains uncertain, though they may have served purposes connected to territorial demarcation, burial practice, or astronomical observation. The monument survives as a physical record of Bronze Age activity in the region and contributes to understanding prehistoric land use patterns in Northumberland.

The standing stones on Doddington Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006586. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The standing stones on Doddington Moor?

Doddington Moor Standing Stones is a Bronze Age monument located in Northumberland, comprising a group of upright stones positioned on open moorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006586.

Who is responsible for protecting The standing stones on Doddington Moor?

The standing stones on Doddington Moor 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 1006586.

What other scheduled monuments are near The standing stones on Doddington Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South Ringles Roman period native settlement 850m north west of Middleton Dean (9.1 km), Two Bronze Age round cairns and enclosed cremation cemetery 825m north west of Middleton Dean (9.3 km), Bronze Age cairnfield and cup and ring marked stone 550m north west of Middleton Dean (9.5 km).

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