What is recorded here

Carnowen holds a standing stone on the north face of a hill, yet no marker appears on the oldest local survey. The stone may have fallen, buried or vanished before humans learned to draw boundaries. What remains is a shape in memory, waiting for someone to point at the hill and remember the stone is still there.

There is no trace of the 'Standing Stone' marked on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map. Situated on the gently sloping N face of a 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

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.