Longridge Fell Axe Stones

Weights
Stone 1 - Hatchet Stone - 61kg / 134lbs

Stone 2 - Splitting Stone - 75kg / 165lbs

Stone 3 - Ridge Stone - 130kgs / 286lbs

Stone 4 - Broad Stone 156kg / 344lbs

Location
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Original Challenges
Stones to Chest

Name Origin
The stones were named after the woodland fell they sit on, Longridge Fell; an alpine ridge, standing at 350m, it is the most southerly fell in England.

Stone Placement
Stones unearthed and placed by @dances_with_stones in the woodland just east of the Longridge Fell Trig Point. Access to the stones is via either Jerffrey Hill or Ribchester Ribble Ride, both provide sceninc views of surrounding fells and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. 

History
Historically, the fells character was shaped by extensive tree felling and sandstone quarrying during the 19th centruy. Stone from this are supported Lancashire's cotton mills and was used in the construction of landmarks such as Liverpool Docks and Lancaster Town Hall.