What is recorded here

Gallán is a standing stone in County Cork, Ireland. It stands in open pasture where sight reaches far in every direction. Its sub-rectangular body narrows toward the top, and small packing stones appear at its base. The place keeps the character of an old marker set where people could see coming weather, roads, herds or visitors.

In pasture with a good view in every direction. Sub-rectangular stone (H 1.82m; 0.74m x 1.24m) narrowing towards top; long axis NNE-SSW. Some packing stones exposed at base. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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