Standing stone in Burrane

In pasture with commanding views to S. Irregular stone (H 1.8m; 1.5m x 1.2m). According to local tradition stone was thrown here by giant from Giant's Seat in Monteen to NW. 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

Likely dating to the late prehistoric or early historic period, this standing stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. Local tradition links it to a giant, reflecting a common folklore motif associating such stones with mythical or legendary figures.