The Ardristan standing stones are two menhirs near Tullow, County Carlow.[1][2] The stones are located 50 metres apart, separated by a road. The larger of the stones is 2.8m tall and has 6 vertical grooves, some of which are artificial.[3][4][5] The stones lie approximate 1 km north/north-west of the Aghade Holed Stone.[6]
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| Location | Ardristan, Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°47′13″N 6°45′13″W / 52.786852°N 6.753659°W |
| Width | 1.56 metres (5.1 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 metres (7.9 ft) |
| History | |
| Material | granite |
References
edit- ^ "Ardristan South". www.irishstones.org.
- ^ "The Modern Antiquarian: Ardristan 2".
- ^ "Ardristan Standing Stone, Carlow". www.megalithicireland.com.
- ^ Past, Ed Hannon-Visions of the (16 November 2013). "Ardristan Standing Stone, Carlow, Ireland". Visions Of The Past.
- ^ "In pictures: Former CEO of Irish Rail is selling his 'slice of heaven' Irish home". independent. 13 April 2018.
- ^ "Ardristan Standing Stone (Menhir) : The Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map". www.megalithic.co.uk. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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