Glacial Journey Hypothesized for Stonehenge’s Altar Stone

New research suggests that Stonehenge’s six‑ton Altar Stone may have been transported by glaciers from Scotland to Dogger Bank before prehistoric people moved it hundreds of kilometres to Salisbury Plain. The study proposes a multistage journey, indicating that the stone was likely valued long before its incorporation into the monument. If confirmed, the findings would highlight the remarkable logistical organization of early societies and suggest that the stone’s significance predated its role in Stonehenge. The hypothesis also raises questions about the extent of prehistoric trade and movement across Britain, offering fresh insight into the cultural landscape of the Neolithic period.