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On top of a hill on W end of Inchydoney Island, c. 200m NW of Inchydoney church (CO135-104004-). Rectangular block of stone (L 0.85m: Wth 0.55m; H 0.38m) with mortice hole (L 0.35m; Wth 0.17m; D 0.7m) on upper surface; resting on rough stone base. Fragment of second stone with mortice hole (L 0.28m; Wth 0.13m; D 0.28m) overlies this; nearby, rectangular stone (L 1.13m; 0.24m x 0.14m) shaped at one end to form a tenon. According to local tradition, stones mark site of battle. 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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Gallan — Inchydoney Island

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