What is recorded here
In pasture with commanding views to N. Lozenge-shaped stone aligned NW-SE (H 1.6m; 1.4m x 0.65m).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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 Bronze Age period, the stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. Its lozenge shape and alignment suggest possible ceremonial use, though specific folklore or meaning is not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Prospect Hallhouse · 1251 yd
Enclosure in Ballintemple (ibane and Barryroe By.)Enclosure · 1552 yd
Castle Arundel (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1725 yd
Views Simon's CoveViewpoint · 1752 yd
Interesting Cliffs RingCliff · 1.1 mi
Stoney Beach RingBeach / strand · 1.3 mi
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.5 mi
Inchydoney BeachBeach / strand · 2.1 mi
Clonakilty HarbourBay · 2.1 mi