Name of monument
Arthur's Stone
Also known as
Type of site
Dimensions (approx)
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LR Grid Reference
OS Map Number
LR 148
Nearest Village
Nearest Town
Hay-on-Wye
Property Type
Access
MRW Access rating
MRW Site Rating
Other information
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A Neolithic chambered tomb on Dorstone Hill, near the village of Dorstone, Herefordshire.
Although we usually only cover Welsh monuments, this is right on our doorstep and well worth a visit. The site is a few miles outside Hay on Wye. From Hay, follow the B4348, and using the Land ranger as a reference take a left-hand turn at a place called The Bage. Follow the narrow road until you come to a junction, turn right and the monument will soon reveal itself to you as it lies adjacent to the road.
The monument would have originally have been covered by a mound approximately 20 metres by 15 metres. Although partly broken, the massive capstone still sits in place atop the structure’s uprights. It is believed the monument dates back to around 3700 BC.
