PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2752
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone, Antrim is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, representing one of the numerous upright stones erected across the Irish landscape during antiquity. Such standing stones typically served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains undetermined. The stone survives as a testament to the monumental practices of prehistoric societies in Ulster and contributes to the archaeological record of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlement patterns in the region.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2752. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone, Antrim 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 2752.

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 2752.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crosskennan fort. motte (6.1 km), Mound - ?barrow (7.1 km), Donegore hill. neolithic hilltop causewayed enclosure & occupation site (8.4 km).

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