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Gallaun

Stone row

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In cut-away bog, on narrow saddle below steeper slopes of Musheramore Mountain. Probable row of three stones, two of which are prostrate; estimated overall length of row is c. 8.8m. Erect stone standing to N, long axis NE-SW, is 1.4m L, 0.4m T and 2.5m H. Beside this lies slab, at least 2m by 0.8m; it may not be part of row. 3m SW of erect stone is prostrate slab; it measures 0.95m by 0.5m and is over 2m L. Third stone lies 3m further to SW; it measures 0.65m by 0.3m and is 4.1m L. (O Nualláin 1988, 252, no. 173) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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