What is recorded here

Kinahan (1883-4) describes a standing stone ‘near Ballybrennan Castle (WX031-009----)’ which is ‘ 3 feet 5 inches high and 3 feet wide’ (Wth c. 0.9m; H c. 1m)’ with four cup-marks (max. diam. c. 5cm) on one face and scorings that he describes as like ogham. Its location is not known. (Kinahan 1883-4a; 1883-4b) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 27 August, 2012

Dated to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the standing stone at Ballybrennan likely served a ritual or ceremonial function, as indicated by its cup-marks, which are commonly associated with symbolic or astronomical practices in prehistoric Ireland. No specific folklore is recorded for this site.

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