Standing stone in Cappaganneen

Not marked on the OS maps, this low irregularly shaped standing stone is located in pastureland, on a N facing slope overlooking the Laune river. Roughly oval in basal plan, it tapers strongly as it rises to a height of 1.55m. It has maximum basal dimensions of 2.56m x 1.78m; NE-SW. Some packing stones are visible around its base. The above description is derived from A. O'Sullivan and J. Sheehan (compilers), 'The Iveragh peninsula: an archaeological survey of South Kerry'. Cork University Press (1996), no. 144. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 28 July 2013