Coronation stone
A coronation stone is a stone which marks the place of coronation of a monarch. These were used in medieval Europe. Particular stones popularly believed to have been used as coronation stones still exist, though some are considered by historians to have been invented in the early modern period.
List
| Stone | Kings | Location | Period | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Stone | Kings of Wessex and Kings of the English | Kingston upon Thames | 10th century | ||
| Lia Fáil | King of Tara and High King of Ireland | Hill of Tara | Gaelic Ireland | ||
| Stone of Scone | King of Scotland, King of Great Britain, King of the United Kingdom | Now Edinburgh | |||
| Stones of Mora | King of Sweden |
References
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