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.
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.
Photo credit:T. H. Shepherd/Wikimedia
The stone’s former casing.
This image is from a time when there was a sporting goods store.