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On S side of passageway leading to graveyard (14610). Large irregular boulder (H 1m; 0.8m x 0.76m) somewhat resembling heart in shape. Known as 'Heart stone' and 'Cloch na gCursa (The Stone of the Rounds)' (Bowman 1934, 269). According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 89-90), stone marks 'grave of Lateerin'. Locally known as St Laterian's Stone and burial place. Rounds, starting at this stone, are made around nearby St Laserian's holy well (14026) on July 25 after mass in burial ground.
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 upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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