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Standing stone in Rahan Demesne

Standing stone
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Not visible at ground level. Described in the nineteenth century as 'A stone stands between the two banks which encircled old Rathan and beside its Southern entrance; I take it to be monumental. It is a slab and is arranged upon the meridian' (Stanley 1870-71, 28). Not marked on any edition of the OS 6-inch maps and its precise location has never been identified. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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