PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Limavady, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12453
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 Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of the numerous upright stones erected across the Irish landscape during prehistory, likely serving ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions. The stone stands as a physical testimony to early settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited in the published record. The monument is recorded within the Northern Ireland Scheduled Monuments Register as HED NI NISMR MonID 12453, ensuring its protection as a site of archaeological importance.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12453. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12453.

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 12453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sweat house (1.2 km), Cashel (1.6 km), Standing stone (1.8 km).

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