What is recorded here

Marked as 'Standing Stone' on the 2nd edition of the OS 6-inch map and as 'Gallan (site of)' on the 3rd edition. Kinahan (1885-6, 426) noted that 'there was, till of late years, a standing stone' on the spot. There are no visible remains. Situated on low-lying pasture land close to a stream. 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 Neolithic or Bronze Age, the standing stone in Garrowcarry may have served as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment point. Local tradition or folklore associated with the site is not clearly recorded.

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.