Standing stone in Maudlings

On a gentle E-facing pasture slope, c. 35m W of the N-flowing Morell River. A tall, almost square, granite stone (H 1.62m; L 0.29m; Wth 0.26m) is orientated on a NE-SW axis. A small perforation pierces the top of the stone NW-SE. Believed locally to be a scratching post, but exhibits no obvious signs of wear. See attached images provided by Seán Sourke Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Revised by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Seán Sourke Date of upload: 10 June 2011

Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the stone's orientation and perforation may indicate ritual or astronomical significance, possibly marking seasonal changes or serving as a ceremonial marker. Local folklore sometimes associates such stones with ancient guardians or waypoints for spirits.