Cross-inscribed stone in Doire Leathan

Garrynakilla burial ground (DG096-007001-) is an oval-shaped area 21.7m x 17.3m with an entrance gap through the stone wall to the ENE. The interior is flat and has been ploughed. A local tradition records a cross-inscribed stone in the NNW part of the graveyard but it no longer survives. There is, however, a natural erratic in this part of the graveyard. 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

Probably dating to the early Christian period (5th–9th century AD), the cross-inscribed stone likely served a religious or commemorative function, possibly marking a burial or sacred site. Local tradition may reflect later folklore associated with the cross or the surrounding burial ground.