Cross-slab (present location) in Cloghboy

A cross-inscribed slab probably broken but now .68m in length and 0.33m at one end and 0.15m at the other. It is up to .06m thick. It is decorated on both sides (I) A single Latin cross with T-bar terminals. (II) Three smaller Latin crosses two of which have T-bar terminals. It now lies in front of a private house but originally came from an unknown location in the townland of Newtownburke (DG073-043). 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 Christian cross-slab, likely dating to the early medieval period (6th–10th century), possibly associated with a local monastic or burial site; the presence of a Latin cross suggests a Christian funerary or devotional function.