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Standing stone no 2 is a prehistoric standing stone located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, representing a class of ritual or territorial marker that characterises the megalithic landscape of the region. Standing stones of this type were erected during the Bronze Age and earlier periods, serving functions that likely encompassed ceremonial, burial, or territorial significance. The stone is recorded in the Historic Environment Division's monument inventory under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 9006, ensuring its recognition and protection as an archaeological asset of prehistoric importance.
Standing stone no 2. standing stone (no.2) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9006. View the official record →
Standing stone no 2 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 9006.
Standing stone no 2. standing stone (no.2) 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 2. standing stone (no.2) 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 9006.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone no 1. standing stone (no.1) (0.3 km), Kilbroney, glentegy's, nister, st. bridget's well. crosses (2), multiperiod church, graveyards & holy well (0.4 km), Grotto (1.3 km).
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