What is recorded here

A tall, thin slab has stood inside Cromwell's Fort on the Iveragh Peninsula since before that fort existed, forcing later builders to either embrace its presence or ignore it. It reached 3.43 metres at its highest point and leaned slightly southeast above the peat, with a supporting stone braced against one face after centuries of wind and rain began to shake it. The fort gave the ancient marker a new address, but the marker had already claimed the ground.

Standing stone described by Cuppage (1986, 24, no. 25 (c) ) as 'A thin, gable-shaped slab inclined slightly to SE. It stands 2.2m high above the peat and measures 2.54m in width and 0.42m in thickness at base; NE-SW'.

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, the Gallaun stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded, though its orientation and form suggest possible ritual or astronomical significance.

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