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Standing stone in Cronebane

Standing stone

What is recorded here

On a relatively steep W facing slope of Cronebane with dramatic views to the W, including Croghanmoira, and Glenmalure. A short quartz pillar (H 1m) with long axis oriented roughly N-S. The width and thickness of the stone are irregular (Wth 34-60cm; T 25-36cm). Compiled by: Claire Breen and Chris Corlett Date of upload: 22 October 2013 (Attached images taken by C. Corlett)
Probably dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or had ritual significance due to its orientation and prominent position. Local folklore sometimes associates such stones with ancient seers or otherworldly beings, though specific traditions for this site are not recorded.

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