Gallan

In grounds of Roman Catholic church. Sub-rectangular stone aligned NE-SW (H 2.26m; 1.7m x 0.6m). 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 medieval period, the stone's alignment and location near a church suggest a possible liturgical or commemorative function. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded, though its presence in a religious setting may indicate a link to local Christian traditions or earlier ritual practices.