What is recorded here

Gallán is a standing stone in County Cork, Ireland, hidden inside forestry rather than lost to time. Local information says the stone still stands, waiting behind leaves and shadow for someone willing to look off the obvious path.

Not located due to forestry. According to local information, stone still standing. 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 Bronze Age, the stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. Local tradition may associate it with early Christian or folklore traditions, though specific meaning or use is not recorded.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.