What is ballynoe stone circle?

Ballynoe Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It consists of at least 50 standing stones arranged in an oval shape, with the largest stone at over 2.5 meters high. The circle is estimated to be over 4000 years old, dating back to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument is believed to have been used for ceremonial purposes and astronomical observations. The location of the circle offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and may have been significant in ancient ritual practices. Ballynoe Stone Circle is one of the most significant prehistoric sites in Northern Ireland and is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.