Standing stone in Coumaraglinmountain

Situated in the col between Cnoiceen Hill to the W and the Monavullagh Mountains to the E. This is an erratic boulder with a triangular plan and profile (dims. 1.3m x 0.7m; H 0.75m). (Moore 1995, 208, 220-21, 235, 243, P1) This monument forms part of the national monument complex at Coumaraglinmountain (National Monuments (Preservation) Order No. 4 of 1996). 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: 6 May 2011

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