What is recorded here
No standing stone is visible today, yet the lost marker still belongs to Roosky Upper. It stood on good land with wide western views, likely guiding people across an open landscape before the ground changed or memory faded.
There is no trace of the 'Standing Stone' marked on the OS 6-inch maps. Situated on good land with extensive views especially to W.
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
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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