Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles
Summary
Scientists have confirmed that the large stones called the Devil's Arrows in North Yorkshire were moved by people from a site 11 miles away during the Neolithic period. This discovery adds to the understanding that ancient communities transported heavy stones over long distances to create important monuments.Key Facts
- The Devil's Arrows are the tallest standing stone alignment in Britain.
- The stones were transported 18 kilometers (11 miles) by humans, not moved by glaciers.
- The tallest stone stands about 6.85 meters (22.5 feet) high.
- These stones are part of a Neolithic complex and likely align with the summer moonrise.
- Similar research has shown that stones at Stonehenge were also moved long distances by people.
- Chemical analysis was used to trace the stone origins and confirm human transport.
- The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society A.
- This research highlights how ancient communities created sacred landscapes by moving heavy stones.
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