The tall, tapering stone rises 1.42 metres from the forest floor, its sub-rectangular form oriented along a north-northwest to east-southeast axis. Measuring 51cm by 28cm at its base, the stone bears the telltale plough marks on its southwestern face; evidence of agricultural activity that once took place in what is now woodland.

The stone's history is as intriguing as its presence. According to local accounts, it was discovered lying prostrate and was re-erected in its original location sometime between the late 1960s and early 1970s. This revival of the stone has sparked debate about its true origins and purpose. Some suggest it was placed here by the original owners of nearby Carrick Lodge, just 90 metres to the west, during the 19th century. They may have installed it as a practical scratching post for livestock or as a decorative element in their designed landscape, a common practice amongst Victorian landowners who sought to enhance their estates with romantic features.

Yet the possibility remains that this is something far older; a genuine prehistoric standing stone that was later incorporated into the estate's landscape design. Ireland is dotted with thousands of such ancient monuments, many of which were repurposed or moved during later periods. Without archaeological excavation or further evidence, the true age and original function of this woodland sentinel remains tantalisingly uncertain, adding another layer of mystery to the already enigmatic landscape of An Charraig Íochtarach.