Dolmen

On small platform on S-facing slope overlooking River Laney valley to SE. Field fence crosses W end of structure. Comprises gallery (L over 2m; Wth c. 1m) aligned E-W, represented by two sidestones to N and S, and backstone outside gallery walls at E end. Two outer-wall stones and possible buttress-stone exposed along N side. Gallery covered by single roofstone; surrounded by mound incorporating field clearance which merges with fence to W. Inner face of backstone has deeply incised scorings; age and nature of this feature are uncertain. Standing stone (6867) and cairn (CO059-10203-) in same field. Wedge-tomb (6421) c. 220m upslope to NNE. (deValera and O Nualláin 1982, 12, Co. 15). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume IV. Counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1982)

Portal dolmen; likely dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its orientation and positioning suggest ritual or ceremonial significance, typical of megalithic tombs in the region.