Gallauns in Urhin, standing stone in County Cork

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

In scrub on lower N slope of Knockoura peak. Shown as pair of stones on OS 6-inch map (1842). No visible surface trace.

Photo credits

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