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Standing stone in Islandikane East

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Situated at the top of a sea cliff c. 30m from the edge. This is a stone with a rectangular cross-section (dims. 0.6m x 0.3m; H 0.95m) oriented N-S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 27 May 2011
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had ritual or territorial significance, possibly marking a boundary or serving as a landmark for seafarers or coastal communities. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

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