Standing stone in Calverstown, County Westmeath

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What is recorded here

On a slight N facing slope in gently undulating countryside. Ringfort (WM033-022----) located 480m to W. Possible standing stone located in SW quadrant of ringfort (WM033-023----) consists of a large boulder known locally as the 'Giant's Grave' (SMR File) but which appears to be the result of quarrying or a field clearance boulder. The boulder which does not have the classic appearance of a standing stone sits in a small hollow or depression. According to the local farmer bones were dug up from around the base of the stone which are now housed in the British Museum (SMR File).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WM033-023001

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