Historic stones
The Karperö Lifting Stone
The story of an egg-shaped lifting stone in Karperö, Finland, originally published by a local heritage group in a Karperö history book in 1986.
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The legend of Ōiko's stone
In 12th century Japan, a woman named Ōiko settled a dispute by moving an immense stone that not even a hundred men could budge. A massive stone in her hometown stands as a reminder of her feats.
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Finlands Karperö Lifting Stone
Republishing a 40-year-old article from Finland, new directory filters, Hannah Linzay making history, and more!
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Dinnie Stones
Known across the strength world, this pair of legendary ringed stones is known for their immense challenges.
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Húsafell Stone
The legendary Icelandic stone used as a gate to a sheep pen.
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Dritvík Stones
On the black beaches surrounding Dritvík there lies a ship wreck and four stones reminding us of the area's past as a fishing station.
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Inver Stone
An oval shaped granite stone that once sat outside of a cottage next to the River Dee in Scotland. Arguably one of the most famous lifting stones.
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Atlas Stones
The famous concrete balls lifted by Strongmen have a history rooted in Scottish stone lifting.
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