In improved pasture, on a W-facing slope. Large, linear rock outcrop (L 5.4m NE-SW; basal Wth 2.0m NW-SE; Wth at top 0.75m NW-SE). In a sheltered and inconspicuous location, on dead ground and is not evident NW->E, until close approach. No inscriptions are evident upon the stone; numerous aged lichens upon surface. According to local information, this had a tradition of use as a mass rock during the times of the Penal Laws (1691-1727AD). Not depicted upon OS historic mapping. Clearly visible upon modern aerial photography (OSi 2010; Bing 2015).
76705,KE15603,MARO,KE092-061—-,KERRY,GREENANE,R186856,484264,571313,51.881966890000001,-9.681140050000000,Mass-rock,,,https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8&query=18a4b61b268-layer-9%2CSMRS%2CKE092-061—-,Sandstone boulder

Monument Type: Mass-rock

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