PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 1391
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 Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and territorial practices of early farming communities in the region. The stone remains in situ as a testament to the enduring presence of megalithic monuments across the Irish landscape, though weathering and landscape changes have affected its original context and visibility within the modern terrain.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 1391. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 1391.

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 1391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (0.1 km), Standing stone (0.3 km), Raised rath (2.7 km).

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