What is recorded here
Marked only on the 1928 ed. of the OS 6-inch map where it is described in gothic lettering as 'Standing stone', and situated close to the summit of the ENE-WSW Slieve Dart ridge. Described as an upright stone (H c. 1.2m) (OS Name Book), there is no visible remains of the stone within a coniferous forest.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded for this site.
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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