MONUMENT OF THE MONTH |
FEBRUARY 2015 |
Knocktubbrid Standing Stone County Carlow |
Standing proud on top of a small hill,this standing stone over looks the nearby Portal tomb of Ballynoe and may have been connected to it. It is 1.6m tall, is 0.9m at its widest and is made of local granite which reflects the spring sunshine. It is known locally as 'Aghade Standing Stone'. |
When visiting this monument, visitors should request permission from the landowner. Please, do not litter or disturb the monument as it is protected under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004. The use or possession of Metal Detectors is illegal on archaeological sites under Section 2 of the National Monuments Act 1987 (as amended). For further information regarding the protection of monuments in the Republic of Ireland, visit the National Monuments Service web-site @ http://www.archaeology.ie/MonumentProtection/ |
CO-ORDINATES 52 45' 38.75"N...6 43' 43.95"W SMR:-CW013-040 |