The Rollright Stones

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On my way back from Stratford, I stopped off to visit the Rollright Stones.

Apparently they were the men of a King who wished to conquer England a few years ago, on their arrival at Long Compton, they were met by a witch and after a bit of an argument, got turned to stone.

Legend has it that at midnight they come alive and join hands and dance in a circle.

Seeing as it wasn't midnight, I thought the old chaps wouldn't mind having their pictures taken!

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You can find more info on the stones, the legends, and the area here http://www.rollrightstones.co.uk/history1.shtml
 
Neat pictures! And what a cool bit of history/folklore!
 

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