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A Long and Illustrious HistoryEarly Britain

What is the Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone)?

  1. A stone used in the coronation of Scottish and British monarchs
  2. A famous rock formation on the Scottish coast
  3. The foundation stone of Edinburgh Castle
  4. A prehistoric monument in Scotland

Why this is the correct answer

Stone of Destiny is an ancient sandstone block used in the coronation of Scottish and later British monarchs for centuries. It was taken by Edward I of England in 1296 and held at Westminster Abbey until 1996, when it was returned to Scotland.

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