Standing stone in Tullomoy

Known as 'Clogh Leachdain' (Comerford 1886, vol. 3, 129); a large standing stone tapering towards the top (H c. 2.5m, Wth c. 1.1m -1.35m). Orientated NW-SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the standing stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. The name 'Clogh Leachdain' suggests a possible Christian-era association, though its original prehistoric meaning remains unclear.