The King's Stone NW of Crookham Westfield

The King's standing Stone is well preserved example of a rare monument type which retains important archaeological information; the socket stone will retain significant archaeological deposits relating to its erection and subsequent use. In addition to it being an example of a rare later prehistoric monument, the King’s Stone has important historical connections including that with the Battle of Flodden Field.

The monument includes a standing stone of Late Neolithic/early Bronze Age date, situated on a slight knoll. The standing stone is of cherty magnesium limestone and measures approximately 1m by 1.3m and stands to a maximum height of 2.5m.

The King’s Stone, also known as the ‘Stone of Crookham More’ has long been an important landmark. It was mentioned frequently in the 16th century as a meeting place for raiders. In 1533 the garrisons of the border castles were ordered to meet at ‘Crookham Stone’ to avenge the burning of Cornhill and Wark. The name King’s Stone was given to the stone as tradition holds that it marks the spot where King James IV was killed at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513.