What is recorded here

Standing stone in Garryduff (Newcastle parish) is a standing stone in Garryduff (Newcastle parish), County Tipperary, Ireland. The large red sandstone marker stands 2.12 metres above ground on a north-facing slope at the foot of Knockperry South hill. Locally called the Bishop, it narrows toward the top, creating the appearance of a head on a larger body. The stone had fallen with its base facing south before being re-erected on a northwestern to southeastern axis, with packing stones placed at its southeastern base.

On a N-facing slope, just off the flat crest of a ridge, at the foot of Knockperry South hill. There are extensive views to the N and W, good to the E and impeded to the S. Large red sandstone standing stone (L 2.37m; 1.1m x 0.5m) rectangular in plan. It is known locally as 'the Bishop' because it narrows towards the top (0.7m x 0.44m) giving the appearance of a head on a larger body. This narrowing appears to be due to weathering, where the stone has cracked and broken off. The stone had fallen over, with the base facing S, and was subsequently re-erected (H 2.12m above ground), giving an orientation NW-SE. There are packing stones at the base on the SE side. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 6 December 2013

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