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Battle Stone
Hob Uid: 3881
Location : Northumberland Kirknewton
Grid Ref : NT9299030380
Summary : A standing stone, its name deriving from a traditional association with a battle which took place in 1415, in which Sir Robert Umfrevill defeated the Scots at "Geteryne". However, the stone is generally regarded as being of prehistoric date. It lies on a direct alignment from the opposing entrances of the nearby henge NT 93 SW 40, although the stone reportedly fell in 1890 and was re-erected in 1924 or 1925 following a visit by the Berwickshire Naturalists Club. As a result, its present position cannot be regarded as exact, although it is presumably close to its original location. It is circa 2 metres high, and is a scheduled ancient monument.
More information : [NT 92993038] Battle Stone [L.B.] (1) A stone, measuring 10' 4" by 5' 8" by 3' 6". supposed locally to commemorate the victory over the Scots by Sir Robert Umfreville at "Geteryne" in 1415, is probably Bronze Age.(2) It fell in 1890 but was re-erected in 1924 and now stands 7' 6" above ground. (3). Scheduled (4) Description correct. See G.P. AO/55/286/4. (5) NT 930 303. The Battle Stone, 600yds (550m) E of Old Yeavering. Scheduled No ND/158. (6)

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Source details : OS 1:2500 1965
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Source details : Dodds, MH. (ed). 1935. Northumberland County History, 14, p65
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Source details : Ancient Monuments in England and Wales, 1965, p80 (Ministry Of Works)
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Source details : F1 DK 30-JAN-67
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Source details : English Heritage SAM List Northumbs March 1994 24
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Source details : Harding, AF. Excavations in the Prehistoric Ritual Complex near Milfield, Northumberland.
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Vol(s) : 47, 1981

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 : Later Prehistoric
Display Date : Later Prehistoric
Monument End Date : 43
Monument Start Date : -4000
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 : Conjectural Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : ND 158
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NT 93 SW 19
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-01-30
End Date : 1967-01-30

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Battle Stone