Cloghadda

Situated on the W shoulder of a NE-SW ridge, at the side of a laneway in a coniferous forest. This is an Old Red Sandstone monolith with a rectangular cross-section (dims. 0.6m x 0.55m; H 2.9m) oriented ENE-WSW. It increases in dimensions to 1m x 0.7m at the top. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 27 August 2010

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, Cloghadda, Gurteen Upper is a standing stone that may have had ritual or territorial significance. Its orientation and placement suggest possible alignment with solar or ceremonial functions, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.