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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
On top of a low hill in undulating terrain c. 900m W of the River Slaney, in tillage. There are good views in all directions with mountains to the NE and hills to the E and SSW, though the views N and W are somewhat impeded by hedgerow. Granite stone with mica and quartz pebble inclusions, it has a roughly square cross-section (H 2.25m; 0.55m x 0.55m) with rounded edges, and six large, deep grooves. The pillar bulges slightly towards the base where the stone is exposed due to the erosion of the ground surrounding the stone. It inclines slightly to the W. There is a build up of soil around the base, forming a small island, as a result of upcast from ploughing. There is a second standing stone (CW013-012----) c. 85m to the NW. Preservation Order no. 65/1938
See attached photographs:
CW013-013----_01 From NW
CW013-013----_02 From SE
CW013-013----_03 From W
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of revised upload: 26 November 2018
This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 65/1938).
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