Standing stone in Reisk

Situated in rough terrain on a small hillock on a SW-facing slope, overlooking a valley. A low standing stone (H 0.8m; dims. 0.85m x 0.2m) aligned NE-SW, sloping slightly to SW. The ground level has been built up with spoil and field clearance. A stone circle (TN039-004001), no longer evident, is also named on the map at this location. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have served a ritual or commemorative function, possibly aligned with solar or seasonal markers. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded.