Stone circle in Knockbarron

Unlocated stone circle within the townland of Knockbarron, described in the early 1900s by Purser as 'In a neighbouring field the writer noted what seemed like the remains of a circle of sacred stones' (Purser 1918, 77). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, the stone circle in Knockbarron may have been used for ceremonial or ritual purposes. Local tradition sometimes associates such sites with fairy gatherings or ancient druidic practices, though specific folklore is not well documented.