PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12200
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Derry, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of monolithic erection in the Irish landscape during prehistory. Such standing stones served various functions within their contemporary societies, potentially marking territorial boundaries, serving ritual or ceremonial purposes, or commemorating significant individuals or events. The stone remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and cultural practices in the north of Ireland.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Derry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12200.

What period does Standing stone date from?

Standing stone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone?

Standing stone is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 12200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (3.8 km), Cairn (1 of 4 in same field) (5.8 km), Cross (6.3 km).

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