What is recorded here

Standing stone in Knockalton Lower is a standing stone in Knockalton Lower, County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies the crest of an east-west ridge in tillage. The limestone rock aligns north-south, rises to 2.15 metres at its south end, and measures 0.85 metres by 0.66 metres.

Situated on the crest of an E-W ridge in tillage. A limestone rock, aligned N-S, being higher at the S end (H 2.15m; dims. 0.85m x 0.66m). The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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

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