Standing stone in Dundeady

In pasture with commanding views in every direction. Rectangular stone aligned NW-SE (H 1.15m; 0.4m x 0.25m). 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

Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have served a ceremonial or territorial function. Its alignment and prominent position suggest a possible astronomical or ritual significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.