The Poind and his Man is a prehistoric site in Northumberland, England, near the village of Bolam and about 7 miles (11 km) west of Morpeth. The site, consisting of a burial mound and a standing stone, is a scheduled monument.[1]

The Poind and his Man
Viewed from the north-west
The Poind and his Man is located in Northumberland
The Poind and his Man
Shown within Northumberland
Locationnear Bolam
Coordinates55°8′0.240″N 1°53′53.916″W / 55.13340000°N 1.89831000°W / 55.13340000; -1.89831000
OS grid referenceNZ 066 821
TypeTumulus, standing stone
History
PeriodsLate Neolithic/ Early Bronze Age
Site notes
ArchaeologistsJohn Warburton
Designated28 November 1932
Reference no.1015530

Description

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The burial mound, described as a round cairn, is situated on a small knoll. It dates from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age. Its diameter is 14 metres (46 ft), and it is 1.9 metres (6 ft 3 in) high.[1]

A standing stone, height 2 metres (6 ft 7 in), is next to the mound; it was formerly one of two such stones ("the poind and his man").[1] The standing stone in the grounds of Wallington Hall is thought to have been moved from here in the early 18th century.[1][2]

The mound was partly excavated in the 18th century by John Warburton. He found a cist near the top of the centre of the mound.[1]

Archaeological sites nearby

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Historic England. "Standing stone and adjacent round cairn, 760m north east of East Shaftoe Hall (1015530)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Wallington Hall (21146)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 11 December 2021.