Cist in Labbadish

In 1964 while excavating for sand and gravel a slab-lined cist with a capstone was found. A foodvessel found within is now in the National Museum of Ireland. (JRSAI 1967, 8) The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

A small Neolithic cist tomb, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE, significant for its association with early burial practices and the presence of a food vessel indicating ritual deposition.