What is recorded here

Eskaheen still stands though its stones have vanished, buried under soil reclaimed for cultivation on the lower eastern slopes. The mountain keeps what human hands forgot, hiding markers once proud enough to attract attention. What was placed there in darkness or ceremony has returned to earth, leaving only the shape of the slope to remember.

There is no trace of the 'Standing Stones' marked on the OS 6-inch maps. Situated on the lower E slopes of Eskaheen mountain on land now reclaimed for cultivation. 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.