Gallán

In pasture on S-facing slope. Stone removed c. 1973 and now lying against field fence to W (L 3.7m; 0.95m). 'Imitation ogham markings' on stone noted by Condon (1916, 60) and Macalister (1945, 67, no. 52). Condon records stone standing to 9ft 10in high, narrowing from 38in to 30in towards top and 16in thick. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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 period, the stone's "imitation ogham" markings may reflect a tradition of symbolic or ritual inscription, possibly associated with local folklore or territorial markers. Its original placement on a south-facing slope suggests a possible ceremonial or commemorative function.