Gallán

Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In pasture, on SSW-facing slope. Almost square stone (H 1.2m; 0.55m x 0.42m), leaning slightly to S. 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

Likely dating to the Early Christian or medieval period, the name "Gallán" may refer to a saint or holy well associated with the site. Such stones often marked ritual or burial sites, or were later incorporated into local Christian traditions.