First documented on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map simply as ‘Stone’, this monument now survives as damaged remains measuring just 0.4 metres high, 0.5 metres wide, and 0.2 metres thick. While its precise archaeological significance remains uncertain, its presence hints at the prehistoric past of this corner of northwest Ireland.

Standing stones like this one are found throughout Ireland, dating primarily from the Bronze Age (c. 2500–500 BCE), though some may be earlier or later. They served various purposes in ancient communities; some marked burial sites, others delineated territorial boundaries, and many likely held ritual or ceremonial significance that we can only speculate about today. The stones were typically erected as single monoliths, carefully selected and transported to their chosen locations, representing considerable communal effort.

The documentation of this particular stone comes from the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled in 1983 by Brian Lacey and his team of researchers. This survey catalogued field antiquities across the county from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century, providing an invaluable record of Donegal’s archaeological heritage. Though this standing stone may appear unremarkable in its damaged state, it remains a tangible link to the people who shaped this landscape thousands of years ago, their beliefs, and their relationship with the land.