2019

NZ0963 : Prehistoric cup and ring marked stone, Prudhoe Castle

taken 5 years ago, near to Ovingham, Northumberland, England

Prehistoric cup and ring marked stone, Prudhoe Castle
Prehistoric cup and ring marked stone, Prudhoe Castle
During excavations by the Department of the Environment of Prudhoe Castle by Mr L J Keen and Mr D W R Thackray in 1970, a decorated stone was found face upwards in the foundations of the early 14th century hall. It is likely that the stone was cut from outcrop rock and used as building material without any regard for its significance. Motifs consist of two or three single cups and two larger cups with multiple rings. Short radial grooves run from the central cups.
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Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe Castle was built in the early 12th century as a motte and bailey. It was later rebuilt in stone. In the 13th century a massive curtain wall was built and extended to include the stone keep. A barbican was added in the 14th century. A medieval bridge stands outside the outer defences. Additional service buildings would have existed all round the inside of the curtain wall and would have included, for example, a bake house, lodgings for servants and men-at-arms, a guesthouse, stabling and workshops. The castle was built by the barons of Prudhoe, the Umfravilles. It controlled the middle stretch of the Tyne valley and one of the principal north-south routes across the river, making it an obstacle to Scottish armies invading England. In addition to its strong stone fortifications, the castle relied for its defence on its position on a steep-sided hill. This is a Grade I Listed Building and a Scheduled Monument protected by law.
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Geographical Context: Lowlands Historic sites and artefacts Primary Subject: Stone
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NZ0963, 77 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Andrew Curtis   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 13 September, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 14 September, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 0917 6342 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:57.9195N 1:51.4984W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 09176 63419
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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