Pillar Stone

Situated on a broad low hill on the E side of the valley of the S-N Ballymoat stream, with the stream c. 400m to the W. A stone with a diamond-shaped cross-section (L of sides at ground level 0.72-0.77m; max. H 3.4m at S) is oriented ENE-SSW. An overhanging pinnacle at S gives it the appearance of a harp, hence its name 'The Harp Stone' (Carroll 1985, 23-4). It may be the standing stone recorded in association with the discovery of the urn burial (WA017-106----). Carroll, J, S, (1985) Antiquities of Lisnakill parish. Decies, No. 30, 20-24. 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: 19 January 2011

Likely dating to the Early Christian period, the diamond-shaped cross-section suggests possible ritual or symbolic function, potentially linked to early Christian traditions or prehistoric ceremonial practices. No specific folklore or use is recorded for this site.