7 Facts About the Stone of Scone
Numerous symbols of the British monarchy , includingthe Crown Jewels , will be on full showing atKing Charles III ’s coronationon May 6 , 2023 . They include the Stone of Scone , also known as theStone of Destiny , one of the oldest — and the least glamourous — of the coronation trappings . It ’s also the heavy . A bombastic , rectangular block of sandstone with branding iron ring attach at either terminal , theStone of Sconeweighs 336 pounds and measures 26 in long , 16 column inch broad and 11 inch high ....