Gallan

In pasture on N-facing slope. No visible surface trace. Weber (1974) was informed that stone was buried here by landowner. He notes "approximately 4 feet" showing above ground at that time. 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 Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. Local folklore or specific use is not recorded.