Andle Stone, Boulder in Stanton Moor, United Kingdom
The Andle Stone measures 6 meters in length and 4 meters in height, featuring numerous circular markings across its surface in Derbyshire.
The stone contains inscriptions commemorating Duke of Wellington and Lieutenant Colonel William Thornhill, who participated in the battles of Assaye and Waterloo.
Local communities refer to this natural formation by multiple names, including Oundle Stone, Anvil Stone, and Twopenny Loaf, reflecting regional traditions.
Visitors can locate the stone using the OS grid reference SK241630, with Birchover Road serving as the primary access point.
The boulder sits within a circular dry stone wall enclosure on private farmland, displaying pre-Roman cup and ring marks on its surface.
Location: Stanton
GPS coordinates: 53.16320,-1.63949
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:15
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