Standing stone in Ballybotemple

A standing stone c. 1.7m high × 0.8m wide at base × 0.4m thick. Situated on high, level, rough pasture land with extensive views. 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

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, but its prominent location suggests a symbolic or ritual significance in the prehistoric landscape.