What is recorded here

Standing stone in Meenbunone is a low rectangular stone in County Donegal, not a prehistoric monument but a natural feature exposed when bog was cut away. It stands seventy-four centimetres tall on a north-west to south-east line, with clear views in every direction and no packing stones around its base. The mistake is understandable because the shape is sharp and the setting is open, but the stone is more likely to be a resident of the land than a marker placed by human hands.

Situated in an area of cut away bog with good views in all directions are the remains of a low upright stone (max. H 0.74m; Wth 0.7m; T 0.4m) which is roughly rectangular in section. Its long aixs is roughly orientated on a NW-SE axis. There is no evidence to suggest that this stone is a standing stone of prehistoric date. Appears to be a natural feature. There is no evidence of any packing stones around the base of the stone.

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, this standing stone may have functioned as a territorial marker, ceremonial focus, or astronomical alignment point. No specific folklore or detailed use is recorded for this site.

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