Name: Arthur's Stone
Rating: 5.0

Arthur's Stone

Arthur's Stone Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6AX, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Website

Contact

Message

Description

Arthur's Stone is an atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber made of great stone slabs, set in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley. Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.

The chamber is formed of nine upright stones, with an enormous capstone, estimated to weigh more than 25 tonnes. It was accessed through the side of the covering mound, via the right-angled passage. There is an isolated stone that probably formed part of a false entrance, perhaps providing a visual focus for ceremonies.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

History of Arthur’s Stone. Arthur’s Stone, a Neolithic chambered tomb, is over 5,000 years old. Today only the large stones of the inner chamber remain, though these were once covered by a long earthen mound.
The chamber is formed of nine upright stones, with an enormous capstone, estimated to weigh more than 25 tonnes. It was accessed through the side of the covering mound, via the right-angled passage. There is an isolated stone that probably formed part of a false entrance, perhaps providing a visual focus for ceremonies.
The tomb has never been excavated, but similar examples in this region have been found to contain incomplete skeletal remains of several people, together with flint flakes, arrowheads and pottery.
It is unlikely that the monument was built solely as a tomb. Rituals of the ancestors, through whom claims to a particular area of land could be staked, may have taken place here. Built in an area of summer pastures, Neolithic people could have gathered at the cairn on a seasonal basis.
Like many prehistoric monuments in western England and Wales, this tomb has been linked to King Arthur since before the 13th century. According to legend, it was here that Arthur slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows on one of the stones as he fell.

Facilities

Parking: Use the car park in Dorstone village. Follow the B4348 to the north until you reach the signed footpath on the left and follow this uphill to the site. The walk is approximately 1.2 miles with spectacular views. Alternatively there is very limited parking in the layby adjacent to the site.
Food & Drinks: Arthur's Stone is isolated with no nearby facilities. Hay-on-Wye, where there are plenty of places to eat and shop, is 7 miles away.
Toilets: Arthur's Stone is isolated with no nearby facilities. Hay-on-Wye, where there are plenty of public toilets, is 7 miles away.

Website

Contact

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/arthurs-stone/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Arthur's Stone Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 6AX, UK

Post Code: HR3 6AX

Council: Herefordshire

County: Herefordshire

Road Access: 7 miles east of Hay-on-Wye off B4348 near Dorstone.
Bus Access: Stagecoach in South Wales service 39; Yeomans Canyon service 39A (Sun) Hereford railway station – Brecon to within 3⁄4 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Use the car park in Dorstone village. Follow the B4348 to the north until you reach the signed footpath on the left and follow this uphill to the site. The walk is approximately 1.2 miles with spectacular views. Alternatively there is very limited parking in the layby adjacent to the site.