Gallán

Situated on a NE-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area overlooking poorly drained land with a fulacht fiadh (TN031-034002) to the N. A triangular-shaped stone (H 1.4m; dims. 1.1m x 0.5m) tapering at the top, orientated on a NW-SE axis with evidence of packing-stones at its base. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

Likely dating to the Early Christian or Bronze Age period, the stone may be associated with early monastic activity or ritual use, given its location near a fulacht fiadh and the name "Gallán," which may derive from a monastic founder or saint. Local tradition may link it to spiritual or territorial significance.