The stone sits quietly on a gentle slope that faces east, with the land rising on both sides beyond a nearby stream. Its absence from the first edition OS 6-inch map suggests this monument may have been overlooked by early surveyors, or perhaps wasn’t considered significant enough to warrant inclusion at the time.

The stone forms part of Donegal’s rich archaeological heritage, which spans from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century. Standing stones like this one are found scattered throughout Ireland and often date to the Bronze Age, though their exact purpose remains something of a mystery. Some may have served as territorial markers or route indicators, whilst others might have held ritual or astronomical significance for the communities that erected them thousands of years ago.

This particular stone was documented as part of the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled by Brian Lacey and his team in 1983. The survey, which catalogued field antiquities across the entire county, has become an invaluable resource for understanding the prehistoric and historic landscapes of this northwestern corner of Ireland. The entry for Tullybogly’s standing stone, like many others in the survey, has been revised and updated since its initial publication to reflect new archaeological understanding and discoveries in the area.