Gallán in Gortavranner, standing stone in County Cork

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What is recorded here

Not shown on 1842 and 1903 OS 6-inch maps. Marked on 1940 OS 6-inch map as single stone in field to N of possible stone circle (6484) and pair of standing stones (6571). In pasture, beside field fence. Removed c. 1981. No visible surface trace.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO059-086

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