Glencullen Standing Stone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glencullen Standing Stone |
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| Native name Irish: Liagáin Ghleann Cuilinn |
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| Queen Mab | |
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| Type | High cross |
| Location | Barrack Road, Glencullen, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland |
| Height | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Built | c. 18th century BC |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Glencullen | |
| Reference no. | 276 |
Glencullen Standing Stone is a standing stone and National Monument located in Glencullen, County Dublin, Ireland.
Location
Glencullen Standing Stone is located on Barrack Road, Glencullen.
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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