Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Origin Revealed: Not Orkney But North-East Scotland‌ ‌

The research from Aberystwyth University concludes that the six-tonne Altar Stone at the heart of the ancient site was not sourced from Mainland Orkney but elsewhere within north-eastern Scotland. K. MITCH HODGE VIA UNSPLASH.

Stonehenge’s iconic Altar Stone did not come from Orkney – but elsewhere in north-eastern Scotland, scientists say.

The new findings follow last month’s reports that the largest “bluestone” at the heart of the landmark came from the Orcadian Basin.