The Stonehenge Altar Stone has come from Westray, Orkney
Discover the enchanting allure of the ALTAR STONE, Stonehenge, where the ancient and the extraordinary converge. Dive into a realm of timeless wonder and ancient spirituality, and embark on a journey through the ages, where the echoes of the past resonate in present archeaology. Forget about glacial erratics and overland transport for the movement of stones to Stonehenge and put your ideas into sea transport and boats. Tom has been studying the sea routes from Orkney to understand how the Megalithic builders could get a 6 tonne stone from Westray to Stonehenge.
Look at the image of Stonehenge in 1720 . The Altar stone is on the left of the picture . It is already broken and lying recumbent. More than likely it was a keystone to the monument and when placed in the middle of the monument it was placed as a recumbent stone. Not as an Altar Stone but a stone to sit on!
Look at the image of Stonehenge in 1720 . The Altar stone is on the left of the picture . It is already broken and lying recumbent. More than likely it was a keystone to the monument and when placed in the middle of the monument it was placed as a recumbent stone. Not as an Altar Stone but a stone to sit on!