Gallaun

On N foothills of Shehy Mountains with commanding view over Coomhola River valley. Rectangular stone aligned NNE-SSW (H 1.9m; 1m x 0.6m). 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, the stone's alignment and prominent location suggest it may have had ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly marking a territorial boundary or serving as a visual landmark in the landscape. No specific folklore or recorded use has been associated with this site.