Gallan

In pasture with good view in every direction. Sub-rectangular stone aligned E-W (H 1.1m; 1.35m 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 Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. Its alignment and prominent position suggest a possible astronomical or ritual significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.