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Ice alone brought the stone to Salisbury Plain or near it.

Ice alone brought the stone to Salisbury Plain or near it.

DisputedAnswers 1 questionPublished0

Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, two against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Southward ice flow from the source to southern England; glacial deposits on Salisbury Plain.

What would rule it out

  • Ice paths from the source running away from southern England.

Evidence none for · 2 against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Ice alone brought the stone to Salisbury Plain or near it. [Answer ANS0CRWPT302Y9V]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CRWPT302Y9V
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