The Standing Stone - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Priya · 08-10-2025, 10:40 PM

What was the significance/purpose of the ‘stone’ at the center of the hollow in the Barrow-downs adventure?

“… they … went down into the hollow circle. In the midst of it stood a single stone, standing tall under the sun above, and at this hour casting no shadow. It was shapeless and yet significant: like a landmark or a guarding finger, or more like a warning.”

I presume Tom referenced it when at his abode:

“Don’t you go a-meddling with old stone or cold Wights …”.

and in poetry:

“… The cold stone is fallen; …”

I have my own theory about it - but what do others think?

08-10-2025, 10:40 PM	#1
Priya Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 16	The Standing Stone What was the significance/purpose of the ‘stone’ at the center of the hollow in the Barrow-downs adventure? “… they … went down into the hollow circle. In the midst of it stood a single stone, standing tall under the sun above, and at this hour casting no shadow. It was shapeless and yet significant: like a landmark or a guarding finger, or more like a warning.” I presume Tom referenced it when at his abode: “Don’t you go a-meddling with old stone or cold Wights …”. and in poetry: “… The cold stone is fallen; …” I have my own theory about it - but what do others think?