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Flat topped standing stone (H 1.26m; basal circ. 1.95m). Indicated on OS 6-inch map (1842, 1902) a short distance SW of, and now stands adjacent to Toberkieran (CO153-018002-). On top is cross-like carving in relief (L 0.32m; Wth 0.26m). On NE face incised Latin cross (H 0.6m; Wth 0.25m), with expanded shaft terminals. On SW face, very worn Latin cross (H 0.5m; Wth 0.2m) with expanded terminals. Slight trace of another incised cross on SE face; with indecipherable incised carving beneath. Stone still venerated; visited on St. Kieran's Day (4th March).
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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