Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandNewry And MourneThe long stone. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

The long stone. standing stone

Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6014
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Long Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. This monument belongs to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and territorial practices of early farming communities in the region. The stone stands as evidence of prehistoric settlement and cultural activity in the area, though detailed records of its specific dimensions and current condition remain limited in the widely accessible scholarly literature. Such standing stones typically served functions connected to burial practices, ceremonial gatherings, or territorial markers within early prehistoric societies.

The long stone. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6014. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The long stone. standing stone?

The Long 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 6014.

What period does The long stone. standing stone date from?

The long 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 The long stone. standing stone?

The long 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 6014.

What other scheduled monuments are near The long stone. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forkill mountain. large enclosure & cairn on forkill mountain (8 km), Carrickinaffrin. hilltop enclosure (8.2 km), Rath (8.7 km).

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