Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones at least 18 km to build iconic Devil's Arrows

Filed by Elara Myst

New research has revealed that ancient builders deliberately transported enormous 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometers (11 miles) to build Britain's tallest surviving prehistoric stone row—the iconic Devil's Arrows.The Curtin University-led study, in collaboration with the University of York, UK, is the first to identify the geological source of the towering stones, tracing them to the rugged terrain of Brimham Rocks in North Yorkshire.The Devil's Arrows, located near ...