Glanbannoo Upper

Nearest town:
Bantry (5km WSW)
OS reference:
W053502
OS sheet:
85
Latitude:
51° 41' 47.04 N
Longitude:
9° 22' 11.34 W
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Glanbannoo Upper

Meic
Meic Jan 29, 2012

Visited 19th January 2012
Nicely set against the backdrop of Mullaghmesha to the East an Imposing stone some 15ft high. It has been incorporated into a field boundary wall.
It is visible from the road and certainly catches the eye as you drive past. For access ask at the farm (Ballyhooley Farm), the farmer is really helpful and let me park in the farm yard. The farm dogs of all shapes and sizes are vociferous but harmless. Go through the two gates and its only 30 yards or so away. Another great West Cork site, with so much atmosphere, despite the electric fences.

Glanbannoo Upper

RedBrickDream
RedBrickDream Aug 26, 2002

This is the Mealagh Valley’s largest standing stone. It is one of a number interesting sites in the immediate vicinity including, on the opposite side of the road, a ringfort with souterrain and a cup marked stading stone.

In his excellent archaeological survey of the Mealagh Valley, David Myler reports that it stands 15 foot high, is 6 foot wide and 3 feet thick. The stone is rumoured to have markings on it. I noticed none but can report that the stone has began to sprout a fine head of hair. Local rumours also report that the stone was once damaged by a bolt of lightning.

Turn left on the road heading NW from Lough Boffina, turn left again after about a mile and then pull in at the lane on the left. Ask permission to access the site. One of the farms’ many barky dogs kept me company on my visit.

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