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Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a form of ritual or commemorative stone-setting practice that was widespread across the British Isles during these prehistoric eras. Such standing stones typically served functions related to territorial marking, ceremonial gatherings, or burial monuments, though the precise purpose of this individual example remains uncertain. The stone survives as a testament to prehistoric settlement and cultural practices in the region, though detailed information about its specific dimensions and archaeological context would require consultation of the official heritage record held under monument identification number 5952.
Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5952. View the official record →
Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5952.
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.
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 5952.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newry canal. newry canal - c.f. ihr 172 & arm 029 (3.1 km), Bagnal's castle. tower-house (4 km), The long stones. cashel and portal tomb (4.9 km).
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