Longstone of Minchinhampton, Neolithic menhir in Minchinhampton, England.
The Longstone consists of a limestone monolith measuring 2.3 meters in height and 1.8 meters in width, with natural holes throughout its surface.
Archaeological excavations near the stone revealed flint tools and arrowheads, indicating substantial human activity in prehistoric times around this standing stone.
Local mothers traditionally passed their children through the 38-centimeter hole in the stone, following the belief it would cure measles and whooping cough.
The standing stone sits in a field along the road connecting Minchinhampton to Avening, with access through a gated entrance for visitors.
According to local tales, multiple attempts to remove the stone using oxen teams failed, as an unexplained force kept it firmly in place.
Location: Minchinhampton
GPS coordinates: 51.69787,-2.16995
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:23
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