What is recorded here

Standing stone in Ryelands, County Donegal, Ireland, stands as a vanished marker on the NW slope of Dooish mountain. Once prominent enough to appear on the second edition of the OS 6-inch map, it has since disappeared, leaving only an empty site where human hands or ancient chance once shaped the landscape. The loss transforms the place into a question rather than a fact, inviting wonder about what the stone witnessed before the mountain reclaimed it.

Marked as 'Standing Stone' on the 2nd edition of the OS 6-inch map and as 'Standing Stone (site of)' on the 3rd edition. There are no visible remains. Situated on the NW slope of Dooish mountain. 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.