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Gallain

Anomalous stone group

What is recorded here

In pasture on SE-facing slope overlooking Coomnagoragh river valley to E. Single upright rectangular stone (H c. 0.98m; 0.78m x 0.5m) aligned NE-SW with adjacent fallen stone (L 0.92m; 0.75m x 0.25m). Second fallen stone (L 0.66m; 0.95m x 0.5m) c. 1m to S. OS Name Book (1897, 69) notes two upright stones close together. OS Memoranda (1936) note that one stone has been removed. 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

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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