Stone row in Rashenny, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

An alignment of stones orientated NNE-SSW. From N to S it consists of, in turn, a single standing stone, two standing stones parallel to each other, a single standing stone, and two collapsed stones. Situated on low, marshy ground presently being reclaimed. 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).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG010-004

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