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Devil’s arrows: ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row

Isn't it fascinating that ancient builders moved massive 25-ton stones over 11 miles to create Britain's tallest stone row? This new research reveals that these stones came from Brimham Rocks, not the closer Plumpton Rocks as previously thought. It shows that prehistoric people made deliberate choices about their materials, emphasizing the cultural significance of the landscape. The study not only changes our understanding of monument construction but also highlights the incredible effort involved in such an endeavor.
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