Glencullen Standing Stone

Glencullen Standing Stone is a standing stone and National Monument located in Glencullen, County Dublin, Ireland.[1][2][3][4][5]

Glencullen Standing Stone
Native name
Irish: Liagáin Ghleann Cuilinn
Queen Mab
Location of Glencullen Standing Stone in Ireland
TypeHigh cross
LocationBarrack Road, Glencullen,
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
Coordinates53.219772°N 6.217379°W / 53.219772; -6.217379
Height1.83 m (6.0 ft)
Builtc. 18th century BC
National Monument of Ireland
Official name: Glencullen
Reference no.276

Location

Glencullen Standing Stone is located on Barrack Road, Glencullen.[6]

History

The stone (made of quartz) is supposed to have been erected c. 1700 BC. Legend has it that Viking invaders used the stones in a game of "rings." It is also known as "Queen Mab."

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References

Glencullen Standing Stone
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