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Standing stone in Ballynaclogh South

Standing stone

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Standing stone in Ballynaclogh South is a standing stone in Ballynaclogh South, County Waterford, Ireland. Situated on a broad plateau, the monument is probably a local greenstone covered in lichen. The 1999 inventory records a hexagonal cross-section at the base with dimensions of approximately one metre by approximately 0.8 metres, a height of 2.65 metres, a pointed top, and no discernible orientation.
Situated on a broad plateau. Probably a local greenstone covered in lichen, with a hexagonal cross-section at the base (dims. c. 1m x c. 0.8m; H 2.65m), a pointed top and no discernible orientation. (Atkins 1896, 158-9) Atkins, R. (1896) The rude stone monuments of our own and other lands. WAJ. Vol. 2, 131-61. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 27 May 2011

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