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Giant's Stone

Standing Stones

Folklore

This stone and the two nearby mark the place where Jack the Giant Killer despatched his last victim. Jack hid behind the Giant's Stone to shoot, but unfortunately the mortally wounded giant managed to get a punch in and Jack was himself killed. The stone now acts as his gravestone.

(story from J&C Bord's 'Atlas of Magical Britain')
Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
30th October 2003ce
Edited 30th October 2003ce

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