What is recorded here

There is a standing stone in Rahan, County Cork. It is not decoration, and it does not need a myth to justify its shape. A person may have set it, moved it or simply refused to bury it. The stone still stands while memories and empires forget.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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