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Standing stone in Cloncanon

Standing stone
Standing stone in Cloncanon
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Limestone standing stone (max. H c. 1.2m, W at base 0.5m N-S, c. 1m E-W) in low lying area. Slopes upwards from E to W. Situated on wet marshy land with good views in all directions. Triangular shaped stone (H 1.2m; 1.14m x 0.5m) with tapering top from E to W with inscription on its face which reads D.H 1876.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF012-008

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