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Gallauns — Glanbrack

Standing stone — pair

Why this matters

Probably dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have been part of a ritual or ceremonial landscape associated with the nearby stone circle. Its alignment and positioning suggest possible astronomical or territorial significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.

What is recorded here

In level pasture land S of crest ridge between valleys of Glashagloragh river to N, Argideen river to S. Stone (H 1m; 0.7m x 0.3m) stands c. 3.5m SW of axial stone of five-stone circle (CO121-059001-); long axis NE-SW. Second stone (CO121-059003-) (H 0.95m; 0.8m x 0.5m) 6.5m to W. (O Nualláin 1984, No. 170). 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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