What is recorded here

In Fegart, County Donegal, a standing stone rises 1.85 metres from a field wall on good land. Its base spans 1.05 metres and it faces east-west, blocking part of the sky and part of the road of memory. People may have set it there to mark ownership, a boundary, a death or a promise. The wall still holds it like a fist holding a knife.

A standing stone 1.85m high × 1.05m wide at base; E-W. Set in a field wall on good land. 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

Likely dating to the Bronze Age (c. 2500–500 BCE), this standing stone may have served as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or inscriptions are recorded for the site.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.