Standing stone in Ballinacarrig

Marked only on 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map, and situated on a gentle S-facing slope at the S base of Tara Hill. It was recroded in 1940 as a rectangular block (dims c. 1.3m x c. 0.25m; H c. 1.05-c. 1.15m) (OSFM). It was not visible at ground level in 1987. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 22 November, 2012

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, this standing stone may have served a ritual or territorial function. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for the site.