Windmills · North East England
Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill
In or near Chillingham.
Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill — a post mill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is a post mill located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Standing Stone with cup markings, located 270 metres north-west of Newtown Mill in central Scotland, is a notable prehistoric site. This stone features distinctive cup markings, which are characteristic of ancient ritualistic practices. Its historical significance contributes to the cultural landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5117, -1.9331
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Lilburn
- Postcode
- NE66 4EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17673804 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?
- Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4EE), in the parish of Lilburn.
- What is Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?
- Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill — a post mill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4EE.
- Is Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Standing stone with cup markings 270m north west of Newtown Mill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4EE. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.