Gallaun

This standing stone is located in arable land, on the lower E slopes of Knocknaskereighta, with an open view to Ballinskelligs Bay at SE. It stands 2.38m high and is oriented NE-SW on its long axis. Of regular elevation, it measures 1.27m wide and .2m thick at base. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 210. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, the stone's orientation and location suggest it may have had a ritual or ceremonial function, possibly linked to solar or maritime observation. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded for Gallaun, Sosadh.