West Hill, Kirknewton (Sep 2007)

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Ancient Petroglyphs Near Kirknewton Unveiled. A colossal boulder, likely hewn from andesite, stands proudly south of Kirknewton in Northumberland. This intricately carved stone, situated approximately 350 meters southeast of the sprawling West Hill Camp, is a testament to the region's rich history. The motifs etched into its surface are a series of cup marks clustered along one edge of the boulder. Initially documented on the Beckensall Archive as 'West Hill, Kirknewton,' this ancient relic was added to ERA in 2008. Further details can be found on the ERA record, which includes valuable insights from the Beckensall Archive: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/era/section/panel/details.jsf?eraId=112. A digital model of this remarkable find was created using a single near-vertical stereo pair capture by Kevin Malloy in September 2007. This captivating imagery is part of the NADRAP / ERA archive, offering a glimpse into the region's storied past.