Mystery Solved: Devil's Arrows Stones Hauled 18km by Neolithic Builders

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New geological research has revealed that the massive stones forming the Devil's Arrows monument were transported from Brimham Rocks, approximately 18 kilometres away, around 4,000 years ago. The study overturns a long-held assumption that builders used nearby glacial deposits as their source material. Each stone weighs roughly 25 tonnes, highlighting the remarkable logistical effort of Neolithic communities. Researchers also traced a previously unaccounted stone to a medieval cross discovered in the nearby village of Aldborough. The findings lend credibility to local folklore surrounding the monument's historical and cultural significance.

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