Lonton Egg

Weight

130kg / 287 lbs

Location

Middleton-in-Teesdale. Please contact @sherlock_stones_ for exact location.

Original Challenge

Stone to Chest

Name Origin

Named the Egg after the Stones distinctive size, shape and texture. 

Stone Submission

The stone is on private property, please arrange to visit the stone via @sherlock_stones_.

History

The estmated history of the Stone originates from the 1830s. Documented as an orignal English 'Challenge Stone'. Young men form the surrounding areas would challenge each other to see who was the strongest by lifting the Lonton Egg on the walk home from local pubs.

Access and Permissions

This stone is located on private land with the landowners permission. 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.