Standing stone in Ballydrohid

Located on top of a N-S ridge in undulating countryside. Sub-triangular shaped stone (H 2.7m; 1.2m x 0.7m) aligned NW-SE with packing stones at its base. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.