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Standing stone in Knockcurraghbola Commons

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Situated on flat elevated pasture with good views in all directions. A triangular shaped standing stone (H 1.26m; 1m x 0.2m) which is rectangular in plan with its long axis orientated E-W. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. Its orientation and prominent position suggest it could have had astronomical or ritual significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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