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Standing stone in Cornhill

Standing stone

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According to Grove White (1905-25, vol. 3, 127), stone known as 'The Finger Stone' said to have been thrown by Grainne at her husband Diarmuid during their residence at Labbacallee (9822). 'It...lies 150 yards N. of the junction of the roads, which is 1050 yards S.E. of Labba Caille' (ibid. photograph opp. 126). Exact location not known. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). 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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