Standing stone in Baile Dháith, County Kerry

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

Described as being 'about 5 feet (1.5m) high and 3 (.9m) thick' (OSNB Kilquane, 26), this standing stone was located c. 100m N of the estuary of the Feohanagh river, on gently sloping pastureland overlooking Smerwick Harbour to SW. No visible trace survives. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 142.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE033-006

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