In the early 1960s the stone was moved from a ditch about half a mile from Tomregan and erected outside the Church of Ireland church at Ballyconnell. Although there is no definite proof of its provenance, the stone is reputed to have come from the parish of Tomregan where there are still traces of a church and round tower. During the 7thc. the Abbot of Tomregan was St Briccine, a famous surgeon.