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Atlas ObscuraJul 20, 2026

Devil’s Stone in Shebbear, England

Shebbear, a small village in Devon, England, has an interesting tradition that takes place once a year on an autumn night. At 8 pm on November 5th, locals gather in the village square, where a one-tonne rock known as the Devil's Stone lies. According to local tradition, the stone must be turned over yearly to prevent disasters. The story behind the tradition suggests that during a fight with Go…

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