Standing stone in Ballyargus

A standing stone, 1.2m high × 0.7m wide × 0.6m thick, which inclines to the W; N-S. Its flat upper surface has a shallow depression. Beside this, to the S, is a quartz stone .58m high × c. 0.7m × 0.6m. Some field clearance stones are wedged in between the two. According to local tradition the standing stone was used as a Mass Rock. Situated on fairly level pasture land overlooking Lough Foyle to the SE. 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 Neolithic or Bronze Age, the standing stone may have had ritual or territorial significance. The shallow depression could indicate use in ceremonial practices or as a marker for seasonal activities.