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Standing stone in Duntryleague

Standing stone

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In flat pasture with good views of the surrounding countryside. Earthwork (LI049-063007-) and standing stone (LI049-293---- ) 140m to NW. Stone (H 1.12m; 0.55m x 0.33m) with tapering stop is rectangular in plan, long axis N-S. No packing-stones visible. Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien based on details provided by Billy O'Brien and James O'Brien Date of upload: 5 April 2022
Probably dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, given its form and association with an earthwork. Its purpose may have been ceremonial or territorial, though specific folklore or use is not recorded.

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