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Standing stone in Maughanaclea

Standing stone

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In rough pasture with extensive views to W, N and E. Sub-rectangular stone aligned NW-SE (H 1.4m; 1.1m x 0.9m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded, though its orientation and location suggest a possible ritual or symbolic use within the landscape.

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