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Standing stone in Baile Mhac Airt Íochtarach

Standing stone

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Situated on a level landscape. This is a conglomerate stone with a rectangular cross-section (dims. 0.7m x 0.4m; H 0.7m) roughly oriented NE-SW. 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: 17 October 2011
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have served a ceremonial or territorial function. No specific folklore or detailed meaning is recorded for the site.

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