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  • Monday, 14 September 2026

Britain’s Devil’s Arrows came from Brimham Rocks 18 km away, proving prehistoric stone transport

Scientists have traced the Devil's Arrows' origin to a distant rocky landscape. Tiny mineral grains on the stones revealed a geological fingerprint 18 kilometers away. This new evidence suggests a deliberate prehistoric relocation of these enormous stones. The chosen source, Brimham Rocks, offered both practical and cultural advantages. This finding adds to evidence of ancient communities transporting stone over significant distances.

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