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Two standing stones set .9m apart. The long axes of the stones are slightly out of alignment but are orientated approximately NE-SW. The NE stone is 1.25m high × 1.5m wide × 0.9m thick. The SW stone is 1.6m high × 1.2m wide × 0.6m thick. A previous account (Kinahan 1889, 281) noted three stones here but, there is no visible trace of a third stone. Situated on good pasture land, on level ground c. 350m W of Lough Fern.
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
No archaeological significance
NGR 21175 42391
Excavation Licence No. 05E0980
Pre-development testing close to a stone-pair (SMR 36:27) produced nothing of archaeological interest (Excavations Bulletin 2005).
David Sweetman, Roestown, Drumree, Co. Meath.
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.
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