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Standing stone in Drummin

Standing stone

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Standing stone in Drummin is a standing stone in Drummin, County Roscommon, Ireland. The 1.05m limestone upright aligns ENE-WSW inside the rath perimeter at SW, probably not in an original location. An ogham stone stands 1.5m to the N and a possible standing stone lies 5m to the SW. The site is a National Monument in state ownership.
Inside the perimeter of rath (RO015-051002-) at SW, and probably not in an original location. Limestone upright (dims 0.6m x. 0.25m; 1.05m) aligned ENE-WSW. The ogham stone (RO015-051001-) is 1.5m to the N and the possible standing stone (RO015-051004-) is c. 5m to the SW. This is a National Monument in state ownership: No. 650 Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Probably dating to the Early Christian period, the standing stone may have had a ritual or commemorative function, possibly linked to the nearby ogham stone. Its current position inside the rath may be secondary, but it could reflect later folklore or land-use practices.

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