The stone is oriented along a north-northeast to south-southwest axis, its weathered surface bearing silent witness to countless centuries of Irish weather and history. Though early Ordnance Survey maps from the 19th century mark this location as ‘Standing Stones’, suggesting multiple megaliths once stood here, today only this solitary sentinel remains visible.

The prominent positioning of the stone wasn’t accidental; prehistoric peoples throughout Ireland carefully selected elevated locations for their monuments, perhaps to command views across the landscape or to be visible from afar. Standing stones like this one, dating potentially from the Bronze Age (c. 2500–500 BCE), served various purposes in ancient Irish society, from marking burial sites and territorial boundaries to functioning as astronomical markers or meeting places.

The mystery of the missing second stone adds another layer of intrigue to the site. Whether it fell victim to agricultural clearance, was repurposed for building materials during later centuries, or simply lies buried beneath accumulated soil, its absence reminds us how much of Ireland’s prehistoric landscape has been altered or lost over time. What remains is this lone pillar, a tangible link to Donegal’s ancient past and a monument that continues to mark this rural landscape as it has for millennia.