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 | |
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Native name Irish: Liagáin Ghleann Cuilinn | |
Queen Mab | |
Location of Glencullen Standing Stone in Ireland | |
Type | High cross |
Location | Barrack Road, Glencullen, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53.219772°N 6.217379°W |
Height | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
Built | c. 18th century BC |
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."
References
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