Standing stone

In improved pasture, at N edge of low hill with extensive views to W, N and E. Mound (LI023-004001-) lies 5m to N. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Described by Barry as ‘two liagan stones, one prostrate’ (Barry 1916-19, 11). Described in 2000 by John McInerney of Raheen, Co. Limerick as a pillar stone (L 10’/3.05m; T 2’/0.61m) which had recently been moved to a nearby field boundary. Photograph provided shows a long pillar type stone with a narrow rectangular-shaped elevation, lying prostrate at its present location. Monument is not visible on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-2012, on Digital Globe orthophoto taken 2011-2013 or on Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage 28/06/2018 Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 14 September 2020

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the pair of standing stones may have functioned as markers for territorial boundaries or ritual sites. The term "liagan" suggests a possible connection to early Christian or later folklore traditions, though their original prehistoric meaning remains unclear.