Liagans

Situated on a very slight, broad rise in a level landscape. A local stone with a triangular cross-section (dims. 1.3m x 0.4m; H 3.8m) is oriented N-S. Nearby a second stone is lying prone (L 3.35m; Wth 0.6-0.76m; min. T 0.3m). Archaeological testing (04E0390) c. 90-130m to the W in Grennan townland produced no archaeological material (Scully, 2007). Scully, O. (2007c) Greenan. No archaeological significance. in I. Bennet (ed.) Excavations 2004: summary account of archaeological excavations in Ireland, 425-6, No. 1677. Wordwell, Dublin. 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/revision: 21st December 2010.

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Liagans – Lissahane standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.