Standing stones are large, upright stones placed in the ground by humans, typically in prehistoric times. They are also known as menhirs, orthostats, or liths.
Northern Ireland has many standing stones; this list is just a sample.
- Aghalane standing stone
- Aghtirourke
- Altagore
- Ballygilbert
- Ballyloughin
- Ballymacaldrack
- Ballynahatty, The Giant’s Ring
- Ballynoe
- Ballyvennaght
- Banagher
- Beaghmore
- Carnalridge, The White Wife
- Carnanbane
- Carnanmore
- Carrick East
- Castleward
- Cloghastuckane
- Coolnasillagh
- Cregg
- Creggandevesky
- Crockalaghta
- Cuilbane
- Cushleake Mountain
- Drumskinny
- Goakstown
- Gortcorbies NE
- Killybeg, Bullaun Stone
- Knockoneill
- Lackagh
- Legananny
- Lisnamanny
- Loughash Wedge Tomb
- Magheramore
- Moneydig
- Moneyslane
- Mount drum
- Navan Site B
- Saval Mor
- Slieve Gullion
- Tamnaharry
- Ticloy
- Tievebulliagh
- Tireighter
- Tirnony
- Tullynafreave
- Tureagh Stone Circle
- Wateresk
Standing stones are fascinating relics of the past that continue to inspire awe and wonder. They offer a glimpse into the beliefs and practices of ancient cultures and serve as a reminder of our connection to the past.
In Pure Spirit
Have you been to any of these megalith sites? What was it like? Can you help us add more standing stones found in Northern Ireland to this list?
There is a standing stone on my land in Ballymenagh, Ringsend, BT51 4HW but I have not found any reference to it anywhere