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Standing stone in Ballinakill

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Unlocated standing stone within townland mentioned by H. Roe in her unpublished report entitled 'Early settlements in County Laoighis, p. 22. She describes it as 'On farm at Sampson's Court and is called the Grey Stone of the Grey Lady, according to local information. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007
Likely dating to the Bronze Age, the Grey Stone may have served as a territorial marker or ceremonial site. Local tradition or folklore associated with the stone is not recorded.

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