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Birney Hill (relocated)

Cup and Ring Marks / Rock Art

<b>Birney Hill (relocated)</b>Posted by thesweetcheatImage © A. Brookes (14.10.2019)
Also known as:
  • Claremont Road
  • Hancock Museum

Nearest Town:Newcastle U.Tyne (2km ESE)
OS Ref (GB):   NZ2471165209 / Sheet: 88
Latitude:54° 58' 50.67" N
Longitude:   1° 36' 49.85" W

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Easy to find, relocated rock art. A 3-ton carved boulder found a few miles away at Birney Hill, Ponteland, in 2015.

The stone now rests on display, outdoors next to the Great North Museum (previously The Hancock Museum) on Claremont Road.
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Hob Posted by Hob
27th February 2016ce
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