Little Knavesmire Stone

Weight
63kg / 139lbs

Location
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The Challenges
Stone to Plinth
Stone to Shoulder

Name Origin
Named after the location in York; Knavesmire. The name derived from Old English "knave" (commoner or servant) and "mire" (a marsh or bog). There is a suggestion that "Knavesmire" and "Knaresborough" may share a common derivation, with the name potentially being an Old Norse adaptation of "Cenward's mire" or an earlier name, but this is a debated etymology.

Stone Submission
Discovered in situ by @doire.strength.training in homage to York or Jorviks Viking heritage.

Access and Permissions

This stone is located on open-access land. Public access rights apply subject to any restrictions or exclusions applicable to the site. These rights do not automatically grant permission to move, alter or place stones. Users should ensure that any lifting is compatible with the applicable access rights and restrictions and leave the stone and surrounding area as they found them.

Please read our Stonelifting Policy  before attempting to lift this stone. The policy sets out the requirements regarding access, permissions, safety, conservation and responsible lifting.