What is recorded here

Scotchomerbane holds a standing stone from the prehistoric dark, when people set stone against sky and lived with the weight of that choice. Its age remains uncertain, but its shape is certain: one upright marker in County Antrim, large enough to be seen and strange enough to be remembered. Perhaps it marked a boundary, a burial, a meeting place or a warning. That uncertainty does not weaken it; it keeps the stone companyable, still speaking to whoever stops beside it.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as STANDING STONE. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN; PREHISTORIC. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.