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Newry and Mourne Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the townland area of Newry and Mourne in County Down. The monument stands upon bedrock formed during the Early Devonian period, part of an unnamed igneous intrusion of felsic composition that dates to the Late Silurian to Early Devonian. This ancient geological foundation, comprising hard crystalline rock, would have provided a stable base for the erection of the stone during prehistoric times.
Standing stones of this type were typically raised during the Neolithic or Bronze Age, serving purposes that may have ranged from territorial markers to ritual or commemorative functions. The monument's prominent position within the local landscape would have made it a recognisable landmark for communities in the surrounding area. Its survival to the present day reflects both the durability of the stone itself and the cultural significance that such monuments have retained across millennia.
The standing stone is now protected as a scheduled monument under the Historic Environment Division reference 8620, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The site's location on Early Devonian felsic bedrock forms part of the distinctive geological character of the Newry and Mourne region, contributing to understanding both the prehistoric use of this landscape and its underlying natural history.
Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8620. View the official record →
Newry and Mourne Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the townland area of Newry and Mourne in County Down. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8620.
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 8620.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newry canal. newry canal - c.f. ihr 172 & arm 029 (3.4 km), Crown mound. motte & bailey (4.2 km), Bagnal's castle. tower-house (5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Standing stone's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Standing stone stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Late Silurian To Early Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is felsic-rock.