The Written Stone is a Grade II listed building in the Ribble Valley local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 November 1983. Inscribed stone.

The Written Stone

WRENN ID
sleeping-transept-pigeon
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Ribble Valley
Country
England
Date first listed
22 November 1983
Type
Inscribed stone
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Written Stone is an inscribed stone dating from 1655, made of sandstone. It measures approximately 8 feet long, 2 feet wide, and 18 inches deep. The stone features incised letters that read: 'RAVFFE RADCLIFFE LAID THIS STONE TO LYE FOR EVER AD 1655'. For more information on the legends surrounding the stone, refer to Tom C. Smith's book, "A History of Longridge," published in 1888, pages 27-30.

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