As a steading improvement
If the artifact could benefit the village of Stonetop as a whole, then write it up as a steading improvement. This is a good way to reflect resources (like a mine or a water source), improvements to the food supply (a new crop, weather magic, etc.), or other artifacts with far-reaching benefits.
Make a Plan with the PCs to establish the requirements, the ongoing costs (if any), and the benefits of completing it. See Steading improvements for more about improvements.
For examples, see the golden sapling and rhoillyg orchard.
I ponder a little bit and then write the following, riffing on the Judge's move, Censure Many Hands Make Light Work.