Gallán

Marked on 1842 OS 6-inch map as circle of 4 stones (one fallen) and named 'Gallauns'. One stone marked on 1906 and 1934 OS 6-inch maps. In pasture, on crest of hillock. Stone (H 1.35m; 0.7m x 0.42m) is subrectangular in plan and shape; packing stones exposed at base; long axis NE-SW. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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 early Bronze Age, the stone may have been part of a ritual or burial monument. The name "Gallán" may derive from a saint or early Christian figure, suggesting later Christian association or folklore linked to the site.