Ardristan standing stones explained

Ardristan standing stones
Map Type:	Ireland
Coordinates:	52.7869°N -6.7537°W
Location:	Ardristan, Tullow, County Carlow, Ireland
Width:	1.56m (05.12feet)
Height:	2.4m (07.9feet)
Material:	granite

The Ardristan standing stones are two menhirs near Tullow, County Carlow.^{[1] [2]} The stones are located 50 metres apart, separated by a road. The larger of the stones is 2.8m tall and has 6 vertical grooves, some of which are artificial.^{[3] [4] [5]} The stones lie approximate 1 km north/north-west of the Aghade Holed Stone.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ardristan South. www.irishstones.org.
2. Web site: The Modern Antiquarian: Ardristan 2 .
3. Web site: Ardristan Standing Stone, Carlow. www.megalithicireland.com.
4. Web site: Ardristan Standing Stone, Carlow, Ireland. Ed Hannon-Visions of the. Past. 16 November 2013. Visions Of The Past.
5. Web site: In pictures: Former CEO of Irish Rail is selling his 'slice of heaven' Irish home. independent. 13 April 2018 .
6. Web site: Ardristan Standing Stone (Menhir) : The Megalithic Portal and Megalith Map . 7 November 2023 . www.megalithic.co.uk.