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Standing stone in Ballyraggan

Standing stone
Standing stone in Ballyraggan
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What is recorded here

An irregular block of granite (est. H. c. 1.5m) standing in level pasture land. According to local information, it is known as 'The Rambling Stone'. The stone was removed some years ago.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KD040-040

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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.boboandchichi.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.alamy.com
  • Willow, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
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