Why this matters

Likely dating to the Early Christian or Bronze Age period, the stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. Its lozenge shape and alignment suggest possible ceremonial use, though specific folklore or meaning is not recorded.

What is recorded here

In pasture with commanding views to N. Lozenge-shaped stone aligned NW-SE (H 1.6m; 1.4m x 0.65m). 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

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