05/06/2026
BREAKING NEWS. LATEST RESEARCH REVEALS STONEHENGE STONE DID COME FROM THE FAR NORTH
An article in yesterday's peer-reviewed academic journal, Journal of Quaternary Science, has revealed that the Stonehenge altar stone was indeed transported from the far north of Scotland by human ingenuity. The piece investigates the origins and movement of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, a six-tonne sandstone megalith located at the centre of the monument.
Building on earlier research that identified the stone’s source in the Orcadian Basin of northeast Scotland, the study refines both its geological provenance and the route it took to reach southern England. Through geological analysis, glacial modelling, and landscape reconstruction, the researchers conclude that the Altar Stone was not transported directly to Stonehenge by glaciers.
The study proposes that prehistoric communities were responsible for moving the stone over hundreds of kilometres, likely using a combination of overland and coastal transport routes. This scenario represents a remarkable logistical achievement. The findings challenge theories that relied primarily on natural glacial transport and instead highlight the organisational capabilities, mobility, and interconnectedness of Neolithic societies. Overall, the research provides new insights into the construction of Stonehenge and the complex cultural networks that existed across Britain during prehistory.
Of course, the big question that isn’t answered is WHY?