Whilst no physical traces remain today, this ancient monument was significant enough to be recorded on the earliest Ordnance Survey maps from the 19th century. The first and second editions of the OS 6-inch maps marked it simply as 'Standing Stone', though by the third edition it had already disappeared, leading cartographers to note it as 'Standing Stone (site of)'.

The location would have been deliberately chosen by its Bronze Age builders; standing stones were rarely placed randomly. The elevated position on the hillside, with its commanding views across the surrounding countryside, suggests this monolith may have served as a territorial marker, a memorial, or perhaps played a role in astronomical observations. Like many of Ireland's estimated 300 standing stones, its original purpose remains enigmatic.

The stone's disappearance sometime in the late 1800s reflects a common fate for many of Ireland's prehistoric monuments. Whether removed for agricultural improvements, broken up for building materials, or simply toppled and buried over time, countless standing stones have been lost. This particular site was documented as part of the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled by Brian Lacey and colleagues in 1983, which catalogued the county's archaeological heritage from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century.