PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2721
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 County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, when such stones were erected across the island of Ireland, often serving ritual, ceremonial, or territorial functions. The stone itself is a substantial upright block that would have been a significant undertaking to position, typical of the megaliths constructed during this prehistoric era. Such monuments frequently formed part of broader ceremonial landscapes and may have held astronomical or spiritual significance for the communities that established them.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2721. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing Stone 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 2721.

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 2721.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (3.4 km), Rath (5 km), Motte (6.4 km).

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