Magherareagh Standing Stone

A standing stone c. 2.1m high but leaning considerably to SE. It is .7m wide × 0.2m thick; NW-SE. Situated on good land overlooking the Finn Valley to the S and E. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the Magherareagh Standing Stone likely functioned as a territorial marker or ceremonial monument. Its position overlooking the Finn Valley may indicate a connection to landscape symbolism or ancient trade routes.