Standing stone in Ballinlyna Upper

On rising ground in pasture with good views of Ballyhoura Hills 4.9km to SW. Castle Hill with Oliver's Folly (LI056-034002-) clearly visible 1.6km to SSW. Flat-topped standing stone (H 1.2m x 0.14m x 0.65m) rectangular in plan with long axis orientated N-S located S of disused farm trackway running from Ballinlyna House that is shown on Cassini ed. OSi 6-inch map. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by James and Billy O'Brien Date of upload: 23 September 2021

Probably dates to the early medieval period, given its flat-topped form and location on a prominent landscape feature, which may have had ritual or territorial significance. No specific folklore or use is recorded, but its alignment or viewshed could relate to local traditions or seasonal markers.