Rufus Stone is a picturesque village in Wiltshire, England, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The village is home to a 13th-century church, St. Martin's, which features a unique octagonal tower and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can explore the village's narrow streets, lined with thatched cottages, and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
The scenery around the stone is amazing. Not much else around but if you like walks it's stunning. There is a pub a bit further down the road tho with lovely views
It's a well kept memorial to an important event in English history, now over 1,000 years again. Hard to imagine that time span. It doesn't look like much has changed in the area and whether the location is accurate or not it's important to have an account of history.
The Rufus Stone is within the New Forest, so naturally a very attractive area. However, the marker is just for where the stone used to be, there is no stone to see, so don't be too disappointed! Also if approaching via Eastbound A31, the sign for the stone is highly confusing. It suggests turn off in 1/2 a mile,,,, wrong! Start braking at the sign and you're on the turnoff straight away. (The 1/2 mile actually means down the road you have turned into).
History! Definitely a place to stop off at and take a breather and read the information. Enchanting, a place of beauty in the New Forest. Breath in the forest air & read the facts from the stone. I wonder what the original was like? This memorial is not likely to go anywhere, it's solid! I highly recommend it for budding historians and as a place to stop off on your return from Dorset or a stop off on your journey down. Maybe, just a trip to The New Forest. Surrounded by ponies, cattle, wild boar . Drive slowly! If I say anymore, I will give it away. Go, read, see!
Peaceful, lots of parking, easy access. You can wander for ages or take a quick stop for the marker stone. One other car there on a (showery) August Saturday afternoon. Oh, and historically of note, obviously.
For those interested in history, the sign marked spot of a significant event. The death of William 'Rufus' II (son of the conqueror), during hunting in the New Forest. Was it just an accident? Perhaps not. His death led to his younger brother Henry I taking the throne. What followed Henry, was the White Ship disaster, the Anarchy and the Angevin 'empire'. If William wasn't killed on this spot, the history of the wider region could've been very different. All that aside, it is just a modern sign on the spot, with a car park. For those not interested in history, you can head the pub down the road
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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The scenery around the stone is amazing. Not much else around but if you like walks it's stunning. There is a pub a bit further down the road tho with lovely views
It's a well kept memorial to an important event in English history, now over 1,000 years again. Hard to imagine that time span. It doesn't look like much has changed in the area and whether the location is accurate or not it's important to have an account of history.
The Rufus Stone is within the New Forest, so naturally a very attractive area. However, the marker is just for where the stone used to be, there is no stone to see, so don't be too disappointed! Also if approaching via Eastbound A31, the sign for the stone is highly confusing. It suggests turn off in 1/2 a mile,,,, wrong! Start braking at the sign and you're on the turnoff straight away. (The 1/2 mile actually means down the road you have turned into).
History! Definitely a place to stop off at and take a breather and read the information. Enchanting, a place of beauty in the New Forest. Breath in the forest air & read the facts from the stone. I wonder what the original was like? This memorial is not likely to go anywhere, it's solid! I highly recommend it for budding historians and as a place to stop off on your return from Dorset or a stop off on your journey down. Maybe, just a trip to The New Forest. Surrounded by ponies, cattle, wild boar . Drive slowly! If I say anymore, I will give it away. Go, read, see!
Peaceful, lots of parking, easy access. You can wander for ages or take a quick stop for the marker stone. One other car there on a (showery) August Saturday afternoon. Oh, and historically of note, obviously.
For those interested in history, the sign marked spot of a significant event. The death of William 'Rufus' II (son of the conqueror), during hunting in the New Forest. Was it just an accident? Perhaps not. His death led to his younger brother Henry I taking the throne. What followed Henry, was the White Ship disaster, the Anarchy and the Angevin 'empire'. If William wasn't killed on this spot, the history of the wider region could've been very different. All that aside, it is just a modern sign on the spot, with a car park. For those not interested in history, you can head the pub down the road
