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Not marked on 1842 and 1905 OS 6-inch maps. In pasture, on S-facing slope. Removed c. 1977; now lying beside field fence c. 30m to S (CO023-335----). Stone (L 1.5m) is quartzite and irregular in shape. According to Bowman (1934, 408), one of two stones (9897) which landed in position after a pitched battle between two giants.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of revision: 15 December 2009
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