Devil's Arrows

The standing stone alignment known as the Devil's Arrows consists of some of the tallest standing stones in the United Kingdom. The southernmost of the three remaining stones is the second tallest in the UK. The monument is unusual in that it is located in a lowland setting. One of the stones, displaced during an unsuccessful search for treasure during the 18th century, was used as the base for a nearby bridge over a river. The stones are composed of Millstone Grit, the most likely source of which is Plumpton Rocks, 2 mile south of Knaresborough, and about 9 mile from where the stones stand today. The construction pits for the erection of the stones remain buried beneath the ground.