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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 significant example of the megalithic traditions practised across the Irish landscape during prehistory. Such standing stones, often termed menhirs, were erected for purposes that likely included territorial marking, ritual significance, or commemoration of important individuals or events, though their precise original function remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone survives as a testament to the engineering capabilities and cultural priorities of prehistoric communities in the region.
Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8239. 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 8239.
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 8239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lisbane. rath & souterrain (6.1 km), Murphy's fort. ring barrow (6.1 km), The long stone, long stone. standing stone (6.5 km).
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