Stone row in Rashenny

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). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, this stone row may have functioned as a ceremonial or ritual alignment, possibly linked to astronomical observations or territorial markers. Such arrangements are often associated with funerary or seasonal rituals, though specific folklore or use in this area is not recorded.