Archaeology
Arthur's Stone: A 5,700-year-old monument in England linked to the legend of King Arthur
Name: Arthur's Stone
What it is: A Neolithic chambered tomb known as a dolmen
Where it is located: A hilltop in Herefordshire, England
When it was made: 3700 B.C.
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What it tells us about the past:
Considered one of the most famous Neolithic monuments in England, this table-shaped dolmen consists of nine upright large stones that are topped by one massive capstone weighing approximately 28 tons (25 metric tons), according to English Heritage, a charity organization that oversees hundreds of historic sites in England.
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