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For centuries the boulder was a significant local landmark, in close proximity to the road. In June 1923 it was moved just 6 yards and placed behind iron railings and in the shadow of the Technical College, (now Central House). There was some protest from the inhabitants of Darlington, stating that it was 'desecration' and 'vandalism' to move the stone from the spot where it had stood for many thousands of years.
Title
The Bulmer Stone (Bulmer's Stone)
Date
1923
Medium
Shap granite
Measurements
H 100 x W 130 x D 130 cm (E)
Accession number
DL1_HJC_S010
Work type
Sign or marker
Owner
Darlington Borough Council
Custodian
Darlington Borough Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
29th June 1923
Access
at all times
Inscription description
THE BULMER STONE - Darlington’s Oldest Landmark / The Bulmer Stone c. 1890 / This boulder of Shap granite was left here by the last Ice Age circa / 10,000 B.C. Other erratics are scattered over the North East. At one time / the stone marked the northern boundary of the town. It got its name from / Willy Bulmer, Town Crier, in the early nineteenth century, who called / out the London news when it arrived by stage - coach. / At one time it was known as the 'Battling Stone', as the town weavers used it to beat their flax on it. / THE MUSEUM EDUCATION SERVICE, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
North Road, Darlington
DL3 6JX
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