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Yorkshire And The Humber

Swastika Stone

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Ilkley

Swastika Stone

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Swastika Stone

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Location: Ilkley, Bradford, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

October 30, 2020

Hiking

Of all the ancient carved stones that are liberally scattered across Ilkley Moor, the Swastika Stone is the most famous. The theory goes that the Swastika-esque patterns in the rock were carved by occupying troops during the Roman era. Although the pattern is unique to Britain, similar designs have been discovered in Italy, lending weight to the hypothesis that the visiting troops imitated the designed they had seen closer to home.

Mark Halliday

May 3, 2026

Hiking

This stone can’t be missed as it is surrounded by a sturdy fence. The is some lichen growing on some of the stone that makes parts of the pattern difficult to see although it should discourage a visit given its historical significance

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Elevation 280 m

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Friday 29 May

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Location: Ilkley, Bradford, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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