PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Ballymena, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2540
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 Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of the various ritual and territorial markers erected across the Irish landscape during these early periods. The stone survives as an upright monolith, though specific details regarding its dimensions and present condition require direct archaeological assessment. Such standing stones typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ceremonial activities within prehistoric communities.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2540.

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 2540.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (1.7 km), Rath (3 km), Grannystown. counterscarp rath with four house platforms (4.6 km).

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