Standing stone in Aghaveagh

A standing stone, roughly triangular in shape, and 1.68m high × 1.7m wide at base × 0.26m thick; NE-SW. Situated on low marshy ground on the S bank of the River Finn. Site was revisited in 2003 and described as the standing stone described above has been knocked and is now lying on its side. One large and two smaller pieces have been broken off it. Immediately adjacent at E is a smaller triangular-shaped stone (H 0.94m; Wth. at base 0.95m; T 0.26m) which may have acted as a buttress stone. It is surprising, given its size and location, that this second stone is not noted in the description in the Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. 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. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/ revision: 19 May 2010

Dated to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded for the site.