More information : (NT 93054370) Duddo Four Stones (T.I.) Stone Circle (L.B.). 91)
There are six stones in 1889 forming a circle ten yards in diameter,
the largest stone being about eight feet high. (2)
A fine circle and apparently a true stone circle. One fragment of
pottery was found in 2 5 1923. The stones are of weathered sandstone
(See sketch plan for dimensions). (3)
Scheduled. (4)
Published Survey (25") revised.
See GPs Ao/55/276/5 & 6. (5)
The circle consists of five considerably weathered stones,
with no indication of a sixth, apart from two fragments of similar
stone, now recumbent between stones 4 & 5 (on Sketch) which may be
its remains. Published survey (25") correct. (6)
Excavation of the Duddo Four Stones circle was undertaken circa
1890 when a central pit was uncovered containing 'much charcoal
and bone'. Two socket holes were also found in the S.W. gap of the
circle (called the NW gap in the text). (7)
NT 931 437. Duddo Five Stones, Felkington. Standing on the top of a
large knoll near the River Tweed this small ring, 32ft (9.8m) in
diameter consists of five heavy, weatherworn stones deeply runnelled
by rain. All of coarse local sandstone, they stand up to 7ft 6ins
(2.3m) high. Of the present stones the ENE was re-erected after 1903
explaining whythe circle was known as the 'Four Stones' in the 19th
century. The site is conspicuous and the stones stand sharply against
the skyline. It is almost certain that several other stones had
fallen and been set upright. They do not stand circumferentially as
is customary but are at eccentic angles to the perimeter of the ring.
Low stones between them are unlikely to be original. All move if
gently pushed. About 1890 a somewhat undisciplined dig found two
stoneholes in a gap at the NW. There was a wide central pit with
'much charcoal and bone'. No trace was found of a reputed outer ring.
(8)
NT 931 436. Duddo stone circle. Scheduled No ND/13. (9)
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