What is recorded here
In Ballylawn, a standing stone once rose from the ground but was removed in 1942. Its absence leaves a hollow place where the land still remembers the weight and shape of what was lost.
It is recorded that a standing stone located in this vicinity was removed in 1942 (M. R. Colhoun).
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
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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