STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16096
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone in Antrim is a prehistoric monument of likely Neolithic or Bronze Age date. The stone forms part of the archaeological heritage of County Antrim, where such standing stones served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within early farming communities. As a monolithic upright, it represents the tradition of stone monument construction that characterises the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods across the island of Ireland. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record, indicating its recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological significance.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16096. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone in Antrim is a prehistoric monument of likely Neolithic or Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16096.

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 16096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The bohill stone, bochell stone, bowhill stone. round cairn & standing stone (5.6 km), Tullyrusk fort. raised rath & plantation fort (6 km), Counterscarp platform rath (6.4 km).

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