Standing stone in Cabry

A standing stone c. 1.2m high × 0.42m wide × 0.3m maximum thickness; E-W. Situated in pasture land on a rocky knoll overlooking the fertile Cabry Glen which extends SE to Lough Foyle. 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

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point, given its position overlooking the fertile Cabry Glen. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded, but its placement suggests a connection to ancient land use or ritual practices.