Why this matters

Likely dating to the early medieval period, the name "Gallán" may derive from a saint or holy well tradition, suggesting a possible Christian or sacred site. The alignment and placement of the stones could indicate a ritual or commemorative function, possibly linked to local folklore or pilgrimage practices.

What is recorded here

In tillage. Upright rectangular stone (H 1.1m; 0.5m x 0.45m), aligned NE-SW. Second upright stone (H 0.4m) embedded in field fence 0.5m to N, may be associated with first. Standing stone (CO085-097---) lies 140m to ESE. 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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