Standing stone in Kiernans Hill

Situated on the saddle between Johnstown Hill and Lugnagroagh. A small granite stone, subtriangular in section (H 1.1m; 0.7m x 0.4m at base; 0.25m x 0.14m at top). Stone has c. 0.45m peat growth at base. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

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