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There's quite a few glacial erratics, bearing the name Thunder Stone, kicking around the Eastern margins of Cumbria, here's a couple more
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/3154
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/3135

Elsewhere in the country a thunder stone or thunder bolt is an old country name for a prehistoric stone axe or a flint arrowhead. They were believed to be good luck charms and were often stashed in the eves of houses to protect the home against lightning strikes.

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fitz


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Posted by fitzcoraldo
23rd March 2006ce
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