But nobody remembers what it was used for.

As the centuries rolled by, the legends and stories became more elaborate.

Others suggested that it was used by the Druids as a place of worship.

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The remaining part of the stone was later covered with a small stone cupola to protect it.

Ten years later, the London Stone and its grilled box became a Grade II listed structure.

Jack Cade on London Stone.

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Photo credit:T. H. Shepherd/Wikimedia

The stone’s former casing.

This image is from a time when there was a sporting goods store.

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