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Standing stone no. 1 is a prehistoric standing stone located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the tradition of upright stone monuments characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in the Irish landscape, though precise dating remains difficult without archaeological investigation. Its designation within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record reflects its recognition as a site of archaeological importance within the region's prehistoric heritage. The stone forms part of the broader landscape of standing stones distributed across the north of Ireland, monuments whose exact ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions continue to be subjects of scholarly interpretation.
Standing stone no 1. standing stone (no.1) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9005. View the official record →
Standing stone no. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9005.
Standing stone no 1. standing stone (no.1) 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 no 1. standing stone (no.1) 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 9005.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilbroney, glentegy's, nister, st. bridget's well. crosses (2), multiperiod church, graveyards & holy well (0.2 km), Standing stone no 2. standing stone (no.2) (0.3 km), Grotto (1.5 km).
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