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Standing stone in Moorestown

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Billy O'Brien of Kilfinnane pointed to the rectangular stone rising through rough pasture, its tapering top catching light while packing stones still crowded its base. It stands beside the River Loobagh, facing Slievereagh and Cush Rock, large enough to mark a boundary or gather people, yet bare of writing and proud in its simplicity.
On low rise of ground in rough pasture with good views of Slievereagh and Cush Rock 2.5km to NE. River Loobagh 34m to S which marks townland boundary with Garrynlease. Standing stone (H 1.14-0.9m x 0.38m x 0.4m) rectangular in plan with tapering top and packing stones around base which was identified by Billy O'Brien of Kilfinnane. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by James and Billy O'Brien Date of upload: 23 September 2021
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 local tradition is recorded for the site.

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