What is recorded here

In open gently undulating pasture, c. 90m SE of a ringfort (KD006-006----). Not recorded on the 1st ed. (1838) of the OS 6-inch map, but described in 1972 as a limestone boulder (dims. L 1.3m; T 0.5m) lying in the field, but of which there was no visible trace in 1985 (SMR file). Fitzgerald (1903-5, 4) translates the townland name Carton as, ' "Baile an Cairthe" the town of the Pillar Stone' . Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, the stone may have had ritual or territorial significance, given its proximity to a ringfort. No specific folklore or detailed use has been recorded for this site.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.