Why this matters
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Baltray standing stones may have functioned as markers for ritual activity or territorial boundaries. Their alignment and coastal position suggest possible astronomical or ceremonial significance, though specific folklore or use remains undocumented.
What is recorded here
Situated on edge of ridge, overlooking raised beach and sea to E. The NMI topographical file records three stones at the site, but only two are now visible. The two stones are large, shaley slabs set 9m apart. The N stone is the smaller (H 1.8m, 0.9m by 0.4m in section), orientated NW-SE. The S stone (H 2.9m, 1.2m by 0.3m in section) is also orientated NW-SE.
The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
See the attached view from N
Date of upload: 17 July 2007
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