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Arthur's Stone: A 5,700-year-old monument in England linked to the legend of King Arthur

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Arthur 's Stone is considered one of the most famous Neolithic monuments in England .

It consists of nine upright large stones that are topped by one massive capstone weighing approximately 28 tons ( 25 metric tons ) According to legend, King Arthur battled a giant in a duel at the site.

The monument also supposedly marks the burial place of Arthur .