Medieval boundary stone 420m SSE of Callaly Crag (Whittingham and Callaly)

This medieval boundary stone is one of a group that were erected between AD1050-1250 on Callaly Moor marking the limit of land belonging to Brinkburn Priory. The stone stands 1.5m high and is decorated with a cross on the west and east faces. This is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.

Reference number: N2763
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Legal status: Scheduled Ancient Monument

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Source of Reference
Local History of Whittingham and Callaly
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Medieval boundary stone on Callaly Moor.

Cross-marked boundary stone on Callaly Moor. Drawn by AUNEE, 1987.

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