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{{Infobox historic site
{{Infobox historic site
| name = Glencullen Standing Stone
| name = Glencullen Standing Stone
| native_name = Liagáin Ghleann Cuilinn
| native_name = Liagáin Ghleann Cuilinn
| native_language = ga
| native_language = ga
| image =
| image = Glencullen Standing Stone NW face.jpg
| other_name = Queen Mab
| other_name = Queen Mab
| caption =
| caption = Northwest face
| locmapin = Ireland
| locmapin = Ireland County Dublin
| coordinates = {{coord|53.219772|N|6.217379|W|display=inline,title|format=dms}}
| lat_degrees =53.219772
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| location = Barrack Road, [[Glencullen]],<br />[[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| lat_minutes =
| lat_seconds =
| lat_direction = N
| long_degrees = 6.217379
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| long_direction = W
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| location = Barrack Road, [[Glencullen]],<br/>[[Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| area =
| area =
| built = c. [[18th century BC]]
| built = c. 18th century BC
| architect =
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| governing_body =
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| type = [[High cross]]
| type = [[Standing stone]]
| height = {{Convert|1.83|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|1.83|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| designation1 = National Monument of Ireland
| designation1 = National Monument of Ireland
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'''Glencullen Standing Stone''' is a [[Menhir|standing stone]] and [[National Monument (Ireland)|National Monument]] located in [[Glencullen]], [[County Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irishphotoarchive.photoshelter.com/image/I0000retGakaOGl0|title=Glencullen Standing Stone - Irish Photo Archive|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://irelandinruins.blogspot.ie/2014/01/glencullen-standing-stone-co-dublin.html|title=Ireland In Ruins: Glencullen Standing Stone Co Dublin|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.megalithicireland.com/Glencullen.html|title=Glencullen Standing Stone|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://curiousireland.ie/glencullen-standing-stone/|title=Glencullen Standing Stone, Glencullen. co.Dublin - c.1700 b.c|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://megalithomania.com/show/site/18/glencullen_standing_stone.htm|title=megalithomania: Glencullen (Dublin) :: Standing Stone :: Visit notes|publisher=}}</ref>
'''Glencullen Standing Stone''' is a [[Menhir|standing stone]] and [[National Monument (Ireland)|National Monument]] located in [[Glencullen]], [[County Dublin]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irishphotoarchive.photoshelter.com/image/I0000retGakaOGl0|title=Glencullen Standing Stone - Irish Photo Archive|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://irelandinruins.blogspot.ie/2014/01/glencullen-standing-stone-co-dublin.html|title=Ireland In Ruins: Glencullen Standing Stone Co Dublin|date=24 January 2014 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.megalithicireland.com/Glencullen.html|title=Glencullen Standing Stone|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://curiousireland.ie/glencullen-standing-stone/|title=Glencullen Standing Stone, Glencullen. co.Dublin - c.1700 b.c|date=15 June 2012 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://megalithomania.com/show/site/18/glencullen_standing_stone.htm|title=megalithomania: Glencullen (Dublin) :: Standing Stone :: Visit notes|publisher=}}</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
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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 [[Medb|Mab]]."
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 [[Medb|Mab]]."

===Gallery===
<gallery>
Glencullen Standing Stone view (facing west).jpg|Facing west
Glencullen Standing Stone top view (facing east).jpg|Facing east
Glencullen Standing Stone top view (facing west).jpg|Facing west
Glencullen Standing Stone SW face.jpg|Southwest face
Glencullen Standing Stone rock detail.jpg|Detail
Glencullen Standing Stone SE face.jpg|Southeast face
Glencullen Standing Stone NE face.jpg|Northeast face
</gallery>

[[File:Glencullen Standing Stone.jpg|thumb|left|Glencullen Standing Stone]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:National Monuments in County Dublin]]
[[Category:National monuments in County Dublin]]

Latest revision as of 20:01, 30 August 2024

Glencullen Standing Stone
Native name
Liagáin Ghleann Cuilinn (Irish)
Queen Mab
Northwest face
TypeStanding stone
LocationBarrack Road, Glencullen,
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
Coordinates53°13′11″N 6°13′03″W / 53.219772°N 6.217379°W / 53.219772; -6.217379
Height1.83 m (6.0 ft)
Builtc. 18th century BC
Official nameGlencullen
Reference no.276
Glencullen Standing Stone is located in County Dublin
Glencullen Standing Stone
Location of Glencullen Standing Stone in County Dublin

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

Location

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

History

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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."

[edit]
  • Facing west
    Facing west
  • Facing east
    Facing east
  • Facing west
    Facing west
  • Southwest face
    Southwest face
  • Detail
    Detail
  • Southeast face
    Southeast face
  • Northeast face
    Northeast face
Glencullen Standing Stone

References

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  1. ^ "Glencullen Standing Stone - Irish Photo Archive".
  2. ^ "Ireland In Ruins: Glencullen Standing Stone Co Dublin". 24 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Glencullen Standing Stone".
  4. ^ "Glencullen Standing Stone, Glencullen. co.Dublin - c.1700 b.c". 15 June 2012.
  5. ^ "megalithomania: Glencullen (Dublin) :: Standing Stone :: Visit notes".
  6. ^ "Standing stones".
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