Memorials & monuments · South East England
The Murder Stone.
In or near Hambledon.
The Murder Stone. — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Firth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Portchester · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Murder Stone. is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Murder Stone is a historical monument located near Hambledon, commemorating a gruesome murder that took place in 1782. It marks the site where James Stares was brutally killed, and the story surrounding his death involves local community members and the subsequent trial of the accused, John Taylor.
Place summary
The Murder Stone is a memorial located in South-East England. It commemorates a significant historical event, though specific details about the event are not provided. The stone serves as a notable landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9289, -1.0955
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Hambledon
- Postcode
- PO7 4RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Portchester — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.southdowns.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6117040497 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Murder Stone.?
- The Murder Stone. is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO7 4RQ), in the parish of Hambledon.
- What is The Murder Stone.?
- The Murder Stone. — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Murder Stone.?
- The nearest railway station is Portchester, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO7 4RQ.
- Is The Murder Stone. free to visit?
- Yes, The Murder Stone. is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Murder Stone.?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO7 4RQ. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency.