What is recorded here
A standing stone 2.5m high and 1.07m × 1.05m at base but tapering towards the top; NW-SE. Situated on level ground close to the crest of a low 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
Likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded for this site.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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