What is recorded here

Standing stone in Leamnaguila is a substantial upright stone in rough pasture on a south-facing slope in County Kerry. It is not a hidden marker but a visible landmark, aligned west toward Aghadoe and The Lakes of Killarney, with Purple, Shehy and Tomies Mountains behind that view. Its sharp triangular silhouette, green sandstone body and worn base suggest it has stood through weather, farm traffic and human memory for a very long time.

In rough pasture, on level area of a S-facing slope, within small triangular field; Heath and bog to N. Good views in all directions, particularly E->S->W->NW. Substantial upright stone (H 3.2m; Wth 2.15m; T 0.75m) of green sandstone; long-axis E-W. The W-end is aligned in the direction of Aghadoe and The Lakes of Killarney with a backdrop of Purple, Shehy and Tomies Mountains and The Gap of Dunloe. Stone is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in elevation to N and S, tapering to a distinct point. Ground around base of stone has been reduced c. 0.65m. Some ground still in-situ with packing stones on S-side, W-side and a short return to N-side. Base is broken at W; fractured stone protrudes loosely from ground adjacent break. Corner of stone chipped above base at S-end. A variety of mature lichens and occasional crusteose and moss on all elevations. Small pit marks in vertical lines appear to be a result of natural erosion. Farm trackway extends to NE. Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 11 September 2014

Probably dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had ceremonial or territorial significance, possibly aligned with solar or ritual practices common in prehistoric Britain. Local folklore or specific use is not recorded.

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