What is recorded here

Standing stone in Norrira is a 1.62m high, 0.71m wide stone set in pasture on a SW facing slope in County Donegal. It may have marked a boundary, honoured a loss or simply watched the land before roads and fields took shape. Whatever it meant, it still stands while everything around it has changed.

A standing stone 1.62m high × 0.71m maximum width at base. Situated in pasture land on a SW facing slope. 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, this standing stone may have served as a territorial marker, ceremonial monument, or astronomical alignment feature. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded for the site.

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