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Stonehenge's altar stone probably wasn't transported by a glacier
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Stonehenge's altar stone probably wasn't transported by a glacier

New Scientist · Jun 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A glacier could have carried the giant sandstone at the centre of Stonehenge southwards from north-east Scotland, but this scenario appears unlikely

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