Baltray standing stones

The Baltray standing stones. There were originally three stones at this site, but only two remain. They are large slabs of shale set 9 metres apart. The northern stone is 1.8m high, while its larger counterpart is 2.9m high.

Baltray stones

According to the Archaeological Survey of Co. Louth, standing stones are one of the most numerous monuments in the country. They are normally found in isolation, but in some cases can be found in pairs, like at Baltray.

The Baltray standing stones in silhouette against a beautiful evening sky. This photograph was taken by Graham MacBride, an amateur photographer from nearby Drogheda.

The smaller stone

The smaller standing stone at Baltray, pictured with the setting Summer Solstice sun in the background.

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