Local Legends
Altar Stone
Amesbury, United Kingdom
The Altar Stone is a recumbent central megalith at Stonehenge in England, dating to Stonehenge phase 3i, around 2600 BCE. It is identified as Stone 80 in scholarly articles. Its name probably comes from a 1620 comment by Inigo Jones who wrote: ‘... whether it might be an Altar or no I leave to the judgment of others’.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Amesbury, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.17880, -1.82623
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q4736171
What is Altar Stone?
Altar Stone is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Aubrey holes, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Old Sarum Cathedral, Old Sarum.
Where is Altar Stone?
Altar Stone is in Amesbury, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.17880, -1.82623.
How do I get to Altar Stone?
Altar Stone is at Amesbury, United Kingdom (51.17880, -1.82623). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.