What is recorded here

In rough hill pasture, on the NW-facing slopes of Killeen Mountain. A large stone (L 6-8m; Wth 4m; H 1.8-2.5m) is perched on a rock outcrop. According to local information, it was once used as a mass-rock. It forms part of the enclosing element of an enclosure (KE068-028----) immediately to the SE. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

A mass-rock used for secret Catholic worship during periods of religious persecution; associated with the tradition of holding Mass in remote, hidden locations to avoid detection by authorities.

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