Standing stone in Ballinvally

Located on a terrace on a NW-facing slope. This is a limestone with a rectangular cross-section (dims 0.5m x 0.3m) with the long side aligned NW-SE and a roughly pointed top (H 1.8m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 1 November 2018

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had a ritual or territorial function. Its alignment and location suggest possible astronomical or ceremonial significance, though specific folklore or use is not recorded.