Gallaun

In pasture with commanding view in every direction. Irregular stone aligned NE-SW (H 2m; 1.47m x 0.4m). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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, this standing stone may have served as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded for this site.