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Gallaun — Cahersiveen

Standing stone

Why this matters

Likely dating to the Bronze Age, the Gallaun stone may have functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

What is recorded here

Occurring 85m SW of KE079-042----, this tall standing stone is of pillar-like appearance, standing 2.86m high and measuring .6m x .64m 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. 142. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 July 2013
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