St. Patricks Stone

Located on the NW edge of rock outcrop which has been quarried. A large lump of limestone, roughly square in plan (dims. 1.1m N-S; 1.6m E-W; max. H 1.6m). This large displaced boulder was possibly moved to its present position as a result of quarrying activity. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

St. Patrick’s Stone is traditionally associated with the legendary Christianization of Ireland and is believed to have been used as a site for early Christian rituals or as a marker for a holy well or cross. Such stones are often linked to local folklore surrounding St. Patrick’s miracles or his journeys across Ireland.