Nags Head Stones

The Stones are part of the wider Thirlmere Stone Circuit - The Valley of Styans. The entire circuit consists of the Gun Point Stones, the Stenoch Stones, the Nags Head Stones, the Daleshead Hall Stones and the Wythburn Church Stones. 

Weights

68kg / 150lbs
121kg  / 266lbs

Location
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Original Challenge
Stones to Chest

Name Origins
The stones are named after the old pub "The Nag's Head" which sat opposite Wythburn Church (as well as being similarly shaped to a horse’s skull). The Heads Dog is a companon stone added later to the Nags Head Stone. 

Stone Placement
Stones placed by @conortoms_strongman. The Nags Head Stone was recovered from the remains of an old bridge that was washed out in the Valley during recent storms. Wythburn Church sat at the head of Thirlmere before the valley was flooded in 1894 to create a new reservoir. 

Games and rural sports were known to take place in this area when the community still existed here. The stone is placed as a memory to them.

Access and Permissions

This Stone has local landowner permission. 

After an attempt, the stones must be returned to their original positions and left in substantially the same condition in which found, where it is safe and appropriate to do so, unless otherwise agreed with the landowner or site manager.

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