Boroughbridge, The Devil's Arrows 1895
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More about this scene
The Devil’s Arrows is nowadays composed of three stones. They stand in North Yorkshire, close to the A1: it is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the county. Originally four in number, the stones were brought here from Knaresborough, about six miles away, in 200BC. They range from 18 feet to 22 feet in height (taller than most of the Stonehenge uprights) and weigh more than 20 tons each. The unusual deep and curiously fluted grooves are believed to be the result of weathering. They stand in a line running north to south and at intervals of 200 to 370 feet. The stones’ power and influence has perhaps been diminished since the creation of a nearby housing estate, which has hardly contributed to the mystery and presence the stones once commanded.
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