What is recorded here

Three similar rectangular stones stand across adjacent fields in Derrynasafagh, aligned NNW-SSE and sharp enough that some edges remain unweathered. They may have been scratching stones, useful for marking territory or reducing irritation on human skin and animal coats. The middle stone reaches 1.14m, broad enough to brush against but tall enough to be seen from the pasture paths. Their repetition suggests deliberate placement rather than scattered rockfall, as if someone wanted the fields to contain a visible rhythm.

In pasture commanding extensive views in every direction. Rectangular stone aligned NNW-SSE (H 1.14m; 0.66m x 0.23m). One of three stones (CO107-017---, CO107-018---) in three adjacent rectangular fields; stones similar in size and shape; some unweathered. Possible scratching stones. 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

Probably dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, given its form and context. Likely had a ritual or territorial function, possibly linked to early farming communities or marking a significant landscape feature.

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