The King's Hat Three
Weights
Bradley Stone - 63kg / 139lbs
Harry Stone - 77kg / 170lbs
Graham Stone 90kg / 198lbs
Location
View on what3words - clots.track.shovels
Original Challenge
Stones to chest & shoulder
Name Origin
Discovered in situ by Graham Carter, these three stones were named in honour of his discovery and to individually recognise Graham and his two sons.
Stones Placement
The stones can be found in the small copse next to King’s Hat Inclosure car park. Please treat the stones with respect. Always use a lifting mat when lowering them, avoid dropping them directly onto the ground, and leave them in good condition and ready for the next person to lift. Point of contact to arrange a lift - @Tea_and_Stones.
History
King’s Hat has long been associated with New Forest folklore. Tales speak of phantom mists drifting across the heath and mischievous bog sprites said to mislead unwary travellers who stray from the tracks. Whether these stories are simply fireside legends or echoes of something older is left to the imagination.
Adding to the area's sense of mystery, a solitary weathered memorial stone stands nearby on the heath at Gurnetfields Furzebrake. It marks the exact spot where local huntsman S. Carter lost his life in a riding accident while out with the New Forest Hounds on 16 January 1883.
Perhaps it is only coincidence that history and folklore converge so closely here. Or perhaps places such as King's Hat are where the real New Forest meets the realm of legend—a landscape where fact and folklore have become inseparable, inviting each visitor to decide for themselves.
Access and Permissions
The stones are 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 stones and surrounding area as they found them.
Please read our Stonelifting Policy before attempting to lift. The policy sets out the requirements regarding access, permissions, safety, conservation and responsible lifting.
