Archer Stone

The Archer Stone is a Bronze Age or Neolithic standing stone that sits within a green fence with a small informational plaque in front of it. Just as if an ancient fairytale walked into modern-day Liverpool, Archer Stone is often referred to as ‘Robin Hood’s Stone’.

The stone once rested in a field called ‘Stoney Hey’, but it was relocated because of housing construction in the area during 1928. Today, it can be seen on the corner of Booker Avenue and Archerfield Road, and it’s a popular attraction for tourists from all over.

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Archer Stone history and lore

The origins of the grooves found in the stone involve quite a bit of folklore. The name ‘Archer Stone’ lends to the story that the stone was once used to sharpen arrowheads during the mediaeval ages, hence the grooves. Another wild tale said that the Druids made the grooves in the stone themselves to more easily drain the blood of their victims.

As exciting as it’d be to believe either of the 2 stories, historians seem to agree today that the grooves are a natural result of the formation process of the rock.

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Good to know when visiting Archer Stone

The Archer Stone is located at the intersection of Booker Avenue and Archerfield Road. Viewing the stone and accompanying plaque won't take long, so consider a visit to nearby attractions such as Calder Stones, which are 6 megaliths that rest within Calderstones Park. Historians aren’t entirely sure of the purpose or use of these giant stones, but they have compared them to other such stones across the UK.

From here, you'll be near other iconic Liverpool sites. Strawberry Field is just a mile away and Penny Lane is just under 2 miles away, both made famous by The Beatles.

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Location: 40 Archerfield Rd, Liverpool L18 7HT, UK

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