Natural landmarks · South East England
Rufus Stone
Rufus Stone — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rufus Stone is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Details SU 21 SE MINSTEAD UPPER CANTERTON 4/16 Rufus Stone 8.4.76 GV II Monument commemorating death of King William II. 1745 by Earl De La Warr, encased 1841 by Sturges Bourne. Stone encased in cast iron. Standing tapering pillar of square section with raised rounded corners and top, inscriptions on each face. Erected on supposed spot of oak tree off which glanced arrow that killed William Rufus in 1100. Listing NGR: SU2589111791 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 144426 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rufus Stone is a memorial located in South-East England. It marks the spot where William II, also known as Rufus, is said to have been killed in a hunting accident in 1100. The stone serves as a historical marker, commemorating the event in English history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9112, -1.6171
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Minstead
- Postcode
- SO43 7HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
Sources
- osm: node/248634710 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rufus Stone?
- Rufus Stone is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7HN), in the parish of Minstead.
- Is Rufus Stone a listed building?
- Rufus Stone is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rufus Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Rufus Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rufus Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7HN. It sits within the New Forest East parliamentary constituency.