Alleged standing stone.


During an inspection in 1955 a boulder was noted to be present on top of the mound at this location.


It had not previously been reported, and because of soil adhering to its top and sides would appear to have been recently laid there. The stone was of approximately rectangular section, 1.3m long with sides of 0.5 and 0.6m. It is possible that it had recently been turned up by ploughing and had been placed on the mound for temporary safekeeping. It was not apparent during a site visit in 1993.


The stone may have been natural, but in view of the presence of two prehistoric monuments nearby, the view of the inspector at the time that 'had it been found erect in situ (it) would probably have been classified as a standing stone' is not unreasonable.