Standing stone in Cloncanon

Limestone standing stone (max. H c. 1.2m, W at base 0.5m N-S, c. 1m E-W) in low lying area. Slopes upwards from E to W. Situated on wet marshy land with good views in all directions. Triangular shaped stone (H 1.2m; 1.14m x 0.5m) with tapering top from E to W with inscription on its face which reads D.H 1876. 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

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial feature. Its position on elevated, marshy ground suggests a possible role in navigation or ritual activity linked to the landscape.