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Pillar Stone — Powersknock

Standing stone

Why this matters

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this upright stone may have functioned as a boundary marker, ritual monument, or astronomical alignment feature. Its orientation and positioning suggest a possible ceremonial or symbolic role within the landscape.

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Overview

Pillar Stone — Powersknock is recorded as Standing stone in Waterford. Situated towards the bottom of a slope at the S end of a small S-N valley. This is an upright stone with a rectangular cross-section (dims.

Who made it and when

The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

How it was made and used

The saved account records: This is an upright stone with a rectangular cross-section (dims.

What was found

The saved account records: Situated towards the bottom of a slope at the S end of a small S-N valley.

What remains

The saved account records: H 2.1m) and a crest sloping down to the W.

Why it mattered

Pillar Stone — Powersknock matters as a recorded standing stone tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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