What is recorded here

One stone still stands on a Donegal rise, yet old maps insist two stones shared that spot. The missing partner vanished before human memory, leaving behind a gap large enough for imagination. People may have measured distance, marked a border or simply watched the sky turn above that narrow strip of rock.

A standing stone 1.7m high × 0.4m wide × 0.3m thick; NNE-SSW. This site is marked as 'Standing Stones' on the 1st and 2nd editions of the OS 6-inch map but there is no visible trace of a second stone (DG008-010002-). It is prominently positioned on a local rise. 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 Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, the standing stone may have served a ceremonial or territorial function. No specific folklore or detailed archaeological investigation is recorded for this site.

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.