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Standing stone in Ballymagaraghy

Standing stone

Why this matters

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

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Overview

Standing stone in Ballymagaraghy is recorded as Standing stone in Donegal. A standing stone 1.15m high × 0.55m maximum width × 0.35m thick Situated on fairly level pasture land close to the edge of cliffs which drop to the sea.

Who made it and when

The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.

How it was made and used

The saved account records: A standing stone 1.15m high × 0.55m maximum width × 0.35m thick

What was found

The saved account records: Situated on fairly level pasture land close to the edge of cliffs which drop to the sea.

What remains

The saved account records: The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal.

Why it mattered

Standing stone in Ballymagaraghy matters as a recorded standing stone tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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