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Standing stone in Keadeen

Standing stone

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On a rocky, W-facing slope overlooking a small stream, adjacent to an area of forestry, with fine views of Kilranelagh hill to the W, and 'Crossoona Rath' in Boleycarrigeen (WI027-038----) clearly visible. The nearby forestry obstructs views of Brusselstown and Spinans Hill to the NW. A fine-grained, granite stone (dims. H 0.9m; Wth 0.80m; T 0.23m). The S side of the stone is perfectly flat. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 23 October 2012
Probably dates to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, given its location and form typical of ritual or territorial markers in the landscape. It may have had ceremonial significance, possibly linked to the nearby 'Crossoona Rath' or used as a waymarker along ancient pathways.

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