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Standing stone in Gransha

Standing stone

What is recorded here

One stone still stands in Gransha, pointing east and west across level ground that slopes gently toward Lough Swilly. Maps once claimed two stones, but the second has vanished without a trace, leaving the first to hold the sky alone. It is easy to imagine people walking past it for centuries, reading its shadow at sunrise or simply knowing it was there when the coastline felt uncertain.
A standing stone (DG029-038001-) orientated E-W. The 3rd edition of the OS 6-inch map notes two stones here but there is no visible trace of the second one. Situated on fairly level ground sloping gently W to Lough Swilly. 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.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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