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The 'Killeen Burial Ground' (DG075-004001-) marked on the 2nd and 3rd editions of the OS 6-inch maps consists of an oval mound (DG075-004003-) of earth and stone 1.28m high, 18.4m N-S and 13.7m E-W. 2.5m N of the top centre of the mound is a stone slab (DG075-004002-) .69m wide, .42m high and 0.09m to .12m thick. On this is a simple incised cross .2m long and 0.14m wide. The site is located in good pasture on the S bank of the Owenea river and E of one of its small tributaries.
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
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