STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16108
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone, Ballymoney is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents one of the numerous upright stones erected across the Irish landscape during prehistory, though the precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Standing stones of this type were commonly associated with burial practices, territorial markers, or ritual significance within Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Scheduled Monuments Register under the reference HED NI NISMR MonID 16108, ensuring its protection as a monument of archaeological importance.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone, Ballymoney is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16108.

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 16108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (0.1 km), Standing stone (0.2 km), Raised rath (2.7 km).

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