The Goldstone boulder aka Rockefeller by 4rky

The Goldstone boulder aka Rockefeller

The huge rock named the Goldstone is a 20-ton lump of sandstone and flint with flecks of gold sprinkled throughout giving the rock its name.

The Goldstone stood for many years in farmland at Goldstone Bottom. But in the early 19th century the theory was proposed that it was a sacred stone of the Druids, leading to large numbers of people visiting the site where it was found and causing damage to the surrounding farm crops. In the early 1830’s the landowner buried the stone and the smaller surrounding stones, to protect his land from the sightseers. The stones lay buried until 1900 when their position was discovered. They were unearthed and in 1906 the stones were put on display in the newly opened Hove Park.

Viewed from the right angle, the rock bears a striking likeness to a human face leading to its alternate name: Rockefeller
A great photo to go with the great information you shared. :)
November 26th, 2019  
it rocks
November 26th, 2019  
Great story!
November 26th, 2019  
that's pretty big alright
November 26th, 2019  
Interesting history. Poor farmer having to bury such a huge rock!
November 26th, 2019  
That's huge.
November 26th, 2019  
@chrisiow Must have had a big shovel ;)
November 26th, 2019  
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