We should put up a standing stone! (5)
I believe the answer is:
stela
'standing stone' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stela that I've seen before include "Ancient column" , "Standing stone" , "Inscribed column" , "Upright stone slab" , "People having digs" .)