Inscribed stone in Clashygowan

In 1956 a Man-made underground passage (DG055-025001-) was reported here (NMI). It was about 14ft long × 4ft deep × 3ft wide. Halfway along, the passage narrowed to about 2ft 2in and then widened again. It was built of stone and the report suggests that there were indications of other such structures possibly other chambers, on the site also. An inscribed slab now in private possession was said to have been found in the Man-made underground passage. The above description was published in 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). Date of upload: 22 September 2008

The inscribed stone in Clashygowan may date to the early medieval period, possibly associated with Christian settlement or ritual activity. Its inscription and location near an underground passage suggest it may have had a commemorative or symbolic function, though specific meaning or folklore remains unrecorded.