Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandAntrimTardree stone. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Tardree stone. standing stone

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2761
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tardree Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, typical of the megalithic traditions of the Irish landscape. The stone stands as a notable example of the standing stone monuments that were erected across Ulster during prehistoric times, though the precise original function—whether ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative—remains uncertain. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland monument record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 2761.

Tardree stone. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2761. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tardree stone. standing stone?

Tardree Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2761.

What period does Tardree stone. standing stone date from?

Tardree stone. 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Tardree stone. standing stone?

Tardree stone. 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 2761.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tardree stone. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound (7.7 km), Mound - motte? (7.9 km), Kilmakee stone circle. cairn ('stone circle') (8 km).

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