Why this matters

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ritual monument. Its position on a prominent hill suggests it could have had ceremonial or astronomical significance, though local folklore or specific use remains unrecorded.

What is recorded here

Situated on the NW shoulder of a hill, overlooking a slight col to the W. Listed as a standing stone in the 1930s (NMI file), it is not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload/revision: 26th September, 2011.

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