Hollywood Stone Explained

The Hollywood Stone is a large boulder discovered in 1908 near Hollywood, County Wicklow, Ireland. It is currently on display in a museum in Glendalough, County Wicklow.

Description

The granite boulder measures around 1.2 metres by 0.9 metres. A labyrinth pattern, measuring 70 centimetres in diameter, is carved on the boulder. Its design suggests that it was carved during the Middle Ages. Due to the boulder being chipped, a section of the pattern is missing.^{[1] [2]}

Discovery

The Hollywood Stone was discovered in 1908 near Hollywood, County Wicklow by a group who were chasing a stoat. The boulder was removed from its location in 1925 and was put on display at the National Museum in Dublin before being placed in storage during the late 1980s.^[3] It was moved to a museum in Glendalough, County Wicklow around 20 years later.^{[1] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Hollywood Stone. Megalithic Monuments of Ireland. 4 October 2021.
2. Web site: Hollywood Stone (WI023-009063). Wicklow Rock Art Project. 4 October 2021.
3. Web site: Saward. Jeff. The Labyrinth in Ireland. Labyrinthos. 7 November 2021. 2.
4. News: Welcome return of the Hollywood Stone. 19 February 2022. Independent.ie. 22 December 2005. en.