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The Kings Stone
Hob Uid: 1093
Location : Northumberland Ford
Grid Ref : NT8842038450
Summary : A probable Bronze Age standing stone, allegedly later reused to mark the spot where King James IV was killed at the Battle of Flodden Field.
More information : [NT 88423845] The King's Stone [G.T.] (1) The King's Stone, a prehistoric standing stone of cherty magnesian limestone, (2)is traditionally said to mark the spot where King James IV was killed at the Battle of Flodden Field. (3) Scheduled. (4) (2-4) The stone is an isolated free standing stone measuring approximately 1.0m x 1.3m x 2.5m high, and is considerably weathered. It seems more likely to be of prehistoric origin, than a later commemorative stone. See G.P. Ao/66/42/2 for southern aspect. (5) NT 884 384. The King's Stone, NW of Crookham, Westfield Farm. Scheduled no. ND/130. (6)

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Source details : OS 25" map, 1924
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Source details : Encyclopedia Britannica, vol 9, 1950, p 384
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Source details : Field Investigator, ECW, 05-JAN-1967
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Bronze Age
Display Date : Bronze Age
Monument End Date : -700
Monument Start Date : -2600
Monument Type : Standing Stone
Evidence : Structure

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Commemorative Stone
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : ND 130
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NT 83 NE 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-01-05
End Date : 1967-01-05

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The Kings Stone