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Standing stone in Stradbally More

Standing stone

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Situated on a a level landscape. This is an upright stone with a rectangular cross-section (dims. 0.95m x 0.4-0.6m; H 1.05m) and pointed top, oriented ENE-WSW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload/revision: 5th May, 2011.
Likely dating to the Bronze Age (c. 2500–500 BCE), this standing stone may have marked a territorial boundary or served a ceremonial function. Its orientation and form suggest possible ritual or astronomical significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.

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