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Standing stone in Coolyslin

Standing stone
Standing stone in Coolyslin
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A standing stone c. 1m high and triangular in profile. Situated on a level area in generally rich land overlooking the Finn Valley. 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).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG079-031

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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