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Thursley Common

Standing Stone / Menhir

Folklore

The devil is at the devil's jumps, a set of small hills nearby, and Thor throws this stone at him. It misses and lands in the marsh instead. The village (and common) take their name from being in the lee of Thor's throw. Posted by Breakfast
20th November 2002ce

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