What is recorded here
Bentra holds a standing stone from the uncertain prehistoric period when people first shaped the landscape. The stone still marks the earth though human hands may have forgotten the exact purpose behind its placement.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as STANDING STONE. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN; PREHISTORIC. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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