Caratacus Stone, Celtic inscribed stone in Winsford, England
The stone measures 1.2 meters in height and displays Latin text on its east face with letters ranging between 5 and 10 centimeters tall.
The inscription CARAACI NEPVS, dating from the 6th century, indicates a connection to Caratacus, a British leader who opposed Roman invasion in the 1st century.
The stone serves as a memorial marker combining Latin inscriptions with local materials, reflecting the merging of Roman and British traditions in early medieval Britain.
The monument stands 140 meters east of Spire Cross on Winsford Hill, protected by an open-sided stone shelter constructed in 1906.
The earliest documented reference to this stone dates to 1219, when it appeared in Royal Forest of Exmoor records under the name 'the Langeston'.
Location: Winsford
GPS coordinates: 51.09051,-3.58680
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:55
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