Spruce Stone
This Stone is part of the wider Longridge Fell Stone Circuit – ‘The Forset of Stone'. The entire circuit consists of the Brownslow Brook Stones, Witch and the Oak, Spruce Stone, Taiga Stone, Acorn Stone, Hansel and Gretel, the Axe Stones and the Giant's Whetstone.
Weight
111kg / 244lbs
Location
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Original Challenge
Stone to chest
Name Origin
The stone takes its name from the spuce tree it sits beside.
Stones Submission
The Stone was discovered in situ by @dances_with_stones and rests at the foot of a single spruce tree along the path to towards Longridge Fell trig point.
History
The spruce trees on Longridge Fell are non-native, primarily Norway spruce (Picea abies) introduced from Northern Europe. Planted during the mid-19th to early 20th centuries, these trees were used for timber production, soil stabilisation, and to reclaim areas affected by quarrying and grazing.
While not part of the original Lancashire woodland, the spruce now forms a dense, evergreen backdrop, reflecting both historical forestry practices and the ecological changes on the fell over the past 150–170 years.
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.
