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Standing stone in Rogerstown

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Situated on the N shoulder of a hill, in pasture, with commanding views to N and wide views to E and S. Not depicted on OS historic mapping. Monument described in 1979 as an upright block of limestone (dims. H 1m; L 0.5m; T 0.34m) which is subtriangular-shaped in elevation. It is set on a very low, stony mound which extends approx. 2m to NW and 1m to SE of the stone. Compiled by Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien. Date of upload: 12 September 2019
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial feature. Its location with extensive views suggests a possible role in navigation, ritual activity, or as a focal point in the landscape.

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