What is recorded here

Standeham stands half-forgotten in Dranagh, a granite marker leaning into the southwest wind. It may have marked a boundary, a burial, or a meeting place before written records arrived. Its sharp tilt suggests age and patience rather than human hurry.

Granite stone, irregularly shaped (H 1.6m c. 1.5m x c. 0.5m at base). Inclining sharply to SW. Aligned NW-SE. ). Recorded by Ó Murchú (2011, 95) as part of a Master's thesis (Survey number: SS02). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 14 November 2013 Revised by: Claire Breen

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for the site.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.