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Robin Hood's Stone is a standing stone of prehistoric date located at the junction of Archerfield Road and Booker Avenue in Lancashire. The monument consists of a single upright stone and forms part of the scattered megalithic tradition evident across northern England, though its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. The stone has been a recognized landmark in the local landscape for centuries, acquiring its distinctive name through folk tradition rather than documented historical association with the outlaw figure. Its survival and official protection reflect its importance as evidence of early monumental activity in the region.
Robin Hood's Stone at the junction of Archerfield Road and Booker Avenue is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020984. View the official record →
Robin Hood's Stone is a standing stone of prehistoric date located at the junction of Archerfield Road and Booker Avenue in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020984.
Robin Hood's Stone at the junction of Archerfield Road and Booker Avenue is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020984.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Calderstones: six monoliths decorated with rock art (1.3 km), Speke Hall moated site (4.3 km), Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway (4.7 km).
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