Why is the ''Jacob Stone in Westminster Abbey ..?

-And why is placed under the coronation throne...?The Stone of Jacob appears in the Book of Genesis as the stone used as a pillow by Jacob at the place later called Bet-El. As Jacob had a vision in his sleep, he then consecrated the stone to God.



There is a Scottish Legend that the Stone of Scone, traditionally used for coronations of Scottish kings in the High Middle Ages, is the Stone of Jacob. It was the Stone of Scone that was placed under the Coronation throne in Westminster Abbey, it has now been returned to Scotland.
It is not in Westminster Abbey as it has been returned to Scotland and is now in Edinburgh Castle. It is known by various names - Stone of Scone or Stone of Destiny.



It was origianally captured by Edward I and moved to Westminster and placed under his chair - symbolizing England's dominance over Scotland. Thr tradition was then established of using it in Coronations. After the Act of Union the importance of the stone is rather academic.