Standing stone in Killacoosane

In pasture with commanding views to S. Triangular stone aligned NE-SW (H 1.2m; 1.3m x 0.2m). 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 Bronze Age (c. 2500–500 BCE), the stone’s alignment and location suggest it may have had ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly marking a territorial boundary or serving as an astronomical marker. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.