STONE MONUMENTS

England is an amazing city and a very interesting country, there are many ancient standing stone monuments that were established during the prehistoric period, amongst the best known are:

      Stonehenge

The iconic and mysterious Stonehenge is one of the most important and loved ancient monuments in the world.

This monument is a big mystery, because: How did our ancestors carry the great stones so far and build this amazing structure using only basic tools? And, what is the true meaning of this ancient? Was Stonehenge a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or maybe a huge astronomical calendar? Over many centuries, there has been intense debate about the significance and uses of Stonehenge. 

    Devil’s arrows

The Devil's Arrows are three naturally shaped stones. The three huge standing stones on the western outskirts of Boroughbridge are among the least understood and most abandoned historic monuments in Britain.

There are many questions about these stones, for example: Where they came from?, how many there were originally?, what their purpose is?, and who placed them and when, have been for hundreds of years – and are still today – matters of conjecture. These stones form an important part of the prehistoric landscape.

Rudston Monolith

The Rudston Monolith is the largest standing stone in Britain with nearly 8 metres high and weighing 26 tons. It is situated in the churchyard in the village of Rudston in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The Rudston Monolith is associated with several legends. In one it was thrown by the Devil at the church. It is also said to have fell from the sky to kill people who were going to desecrate the churchyard.