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Standing stone in Redbrae

Standing stone

Why this matters

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had ceremonial or territorial significance. Its orientation and location suggest a possible alignment with solar or seasonal markers, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.

What is recorded here

At the crest of the E-facing slope of a S-N stream close to the sea. Limestone slab (dims 1.5m x 0.3-0.5m; H 1.25m) orientated E-W with a crested top and leaning slightly to the S. A possible standing stone (LE001-00901-) is situated c. 30m to the E. (Holly 1976, 136, No. 4, B) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008
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