Historic Stones
The Mægen Stān of Mainstone – What's in a name?
A stone lifted since 'time immemorial' that gave its name to the village of Mainstone and may be the best evidence yet of England's stonelifting past.
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The Old Loans Stone
The history, excavation, and relocation of a lost historic lifting stone in my home town.
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The Maegen Stone of Mainstone
Two new guest articles, plus research into the Húsafell Stone's weight that surprised me.
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Dinnie Stones
Known across the strength world, this pair of legendary ringed stones are known for their immense challenges.
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Húsafell Stone
The legendary Icelandic stone used as a gate to a sheep pen.
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Dritvík Stones
On the black beaches surrounding Dritvík there lies a ship wreck and four stones reminding us of the area's past as a fishing station.
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Inver Stone
An oval shaped granite stone that once sat outside of a cottage next to the River Dee in Scotland. Arguably one of the most famous lifting stones.
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Atlas Stones
The famous concrete balls lifted by Strongmen have a history rooted in Scottish stone lifting.
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