This standing stone has been a fixture of the landscape for millennia, marked on the first and second editions of the Ordnance Survey 6-inch maps simply as 'Standing Stone'. By the third edition, however, the notation had changed to 'Standing Stone (site of)', suggesting the monument may have fallen or been removed at some point, though its location remained significant enough to record.

The stone forms part of Donegal's rich archaeological landscape, which spans from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century. These prehistoric monuments dot the Irish countryside, serving as silent witnesses to the beliefs and practices of our ancestors. Standing stones like this one at Veagh could have served multiple purposes; as territorial markers, commemorative monuments, or as part of ritual and ceremonial activities that we can only speculate about today.

The Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled by Brian Lacey and his team in 1983, catalogued this and hundreds of other field antiquities throughout the county. Their work has been invaluable in documenting these ancient sites, many of which are tucked away in farmers' fields and along ridgelines, easily overlooked but vitally important to understanding Ireland's prehistoric heritage. The Veagh standing stone, whether still upright or now fallen, remains an integral piece of this archaeological puzzle.