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Standing stone in Ballynahunt

Standing stone

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Probably dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had ceremonial or territorial significance, possibly linked to early farming communities or ritual practices in the region. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

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A standing stone situated on the lower S slopes of the central mountain ridge, overlooking the Anascaul valley to S and the narrow valley that lies N of Flemingstown mountain to E. It is trapezoidal in plan at base, the sides measuring .6m, .8m, .52m and .8m. They taper slightly towards the top where, at 2.5m above the ground, the stone measures .4m x .1m. About 400m further uphill to N are 2 boulders decorated with rock art motifs (KE045-003----). The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 81. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013
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