The *actual* sword in the stone - placed there in around 1180AD by a man who, tired of being a knight and ready to surrender his life and possessions over to withdraw from society and follow Christianity. He later became a Saint and an Abbey was built on the site. Carbon dating done in 2001 has confirmed the histories surrounding the sword.
In San Galgano, Tuscany, Italy
More history and details here
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