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Standing stone in Clashygowan

Standing stone

What is recorded here

Standedgee, the old man said, pointing a blackened finger north-east where the grass leaned. I saw nothing but green slope and sky. Later I understood. The stone had not vanished, it had moved inside the hill, waiting for someone young enough to stop wanting proof.
There is no trace of the 'Standing Stone' marked on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map. Situated on good land on the NE facing slope of a hill. 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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