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Standing stone in Killowen

Standing stone

Why this matters

Probably dating to the Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had a ritual or territorial function, possibly associated with the nearby rath. Its orientation and broken condition suggest it could have been part of a wider ceremonial landscape, though specific folklore or use is not recorded.

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Overview

Standing stone in Killowen is recorded as Standing stone in Kerry. In level pasture, to the N of Kenmare Bay. H 0.7m) has a sloping top, is roughly rectangular in plan and is orientated E-W.

Who made it and when

The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

How it was made and used

The saved account records: In level pasture, to the N of Kenmare Bay.

What was found

The saved account records: H 0.7m) has a sloping top, is roughly rectangular in plan and is orientated E-W.

What remains

The saved account records: Parts of it seem to have been broken off.

Why it mattered

Standing stone in Killowen matters because the source ties standing stone to this exact landscape and preserves evidence that a bare map name loses. The saved account adds: A rath (KE093-017----) lies c. 20m to the E.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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