Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDerryThe white stone. standing stone - the white stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

The white stone. standing stone - the white stone

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12540
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The White Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Derry, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a single upright stone of unknown precise date within the prehistoric period, typical of standing stone monuments that were erected across the island of Ireland during the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Such stones served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within their contemporary communities, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains undetermined. The White Stone contributes to the broader archaeological record of prehistoric stone monuments in the north of Ireland and is recorded in the Historic Environment Database under Monument ID 12540.

The white stone. standing stone - the white stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12540. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The white stone. standing stone - the white stone?

The White Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12540.

What period does The white stone. standing stone - the white stone date from?

The white stone. standing stone - the white 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 white stone. standing stone - the white stone?

The white stone. standing stone - the white 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 12540.

What other scheduled monuments are near The white stone. standing stone - the white stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (3.7 km), Cross (6.1 km), Rath (6.4 km).

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