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Standing stone in Caherdaniel West

Standing stone

What is recorded here

This standing stone is published in Myler, D. (1998) An Archaeological Survey of the Mealagh Valley. Mealagh Valley Community Development Association, 120. Here it is described as 'situated in rough stony pasture on a north facing slope. This irregular stone has a long axis aligned WSW-ENE and measures 7 ft. high, 5 ft. wide and 3 ft. thick.' Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 2 May 2013
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

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