What is recorded here
In rough pasture, on the lower N-facing slopes of Mucksna Mountain, overlooking Kenmare Bay to the N. An upright stone, named 'Gallaun' is indicated here on the 1846 OS 6-inch map. There are no visible remains of this stone.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 30 May 2011
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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Killaha MountainMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Dawros Br.Bridge · 1.0 mi
Mucksna Nature ReserveNature reserve · 1.2 mi
Mucksna MountainMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Dunkerron Island WestIslet · 1.7 mi
Kenmare Stone CircleHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
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