Gallauns

On N side of valley of Mealagh river near foot of Maughanaclea hills. Rectangular setting of four stones were recorded in 1899. Three stones survive. SW stone, a massive block, is 1.5m L, 0.8m T and 3.05m H. In line with this and 1.95m to NE is a stone 0.55m L, 0.45m T and 2.3m H. Third stone stands 1.5m SE of the first and is 0.8m L, 0.35m T and 1.95m H. Setting of stones suggests a trapezium arrangement. (Ó Nualláin 1984b, 69, no.2) 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