Whilst the First Edition Ordnance Survey 6-inch map clearly marks a ‘Standing Stone’ at this location, no physical trace of the monument remains today. The site, positioned on fertile agricultural land with a gentle slope towards the east, offers no clues to the fate of this prehistoric marker.

The absence of this standing stone raises intriguing questions about Ireland’s archaeological heritage and how monuments can disappear over time. Whether removed for agricultural improvements, repurposed for building materials, or simply toppled and buried beneath centuries of soil accumulation, its loss represents a gap in our understanding of prehistoric Donegal. The good quality of the surrounding farmland suggests the area has been intensively worked for generations, which may explain the stone’s removal.

This phantom monument serves as a reminder that historical maps often preserve memories of features long since erased from the physical landscape. The documentation comes from the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled in 1983 by Brian Lacey and his team of researchers, who catalogued the county’s field antiquities from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century. Their work, based on historical records and field surveys, continues to provide valuable insights into sites that exist now only as marks on old maps and entries in archaeological databases.