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Standing stone in Balrath North (moyashel & Magheradernon By.)

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Situated on a gentle rise in undulating pasture land. Annotated as 'Standing Stone' on the 1838 OS Fair Plan Map but not indicated on any edition of the OS 6-inch maps. A limestone pillar (H 1.3m x 0.25m x 0.25m), rectangular in section, tapering towards the top. Compiled by: Frank Coyne and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 23 July 2018
Likely dating to the Bronze Age, this standing stone may have served a ceremonial or territorial function. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded for this site.

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