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Stone Cross in Binnion
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Marked 'Killoran Burial Ground' (DG010-002005-) on the map. This is a subcircular enclosure defined by a low earthen bank, which encompasses a cross-inscribed stone (DG010-002003-), a probable broken cross (DG010-002002-), a small stone cross (DG010-002007-) and traces of a rectangular foundation (DG010-002001-), the…

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Marked 'Killoran Burial Ground' (DG010-002005-) on the map. This is a subcircular enclosure defined by a low earthen bank, which encompasses a cross-inscribed stone (DG010-002003-), a probable broken cross (DG010-002002-), a small stone cross (DG010-002007-) and traces of a rectangular foundation (DG010-002001-), the long axis of Which is orientated E-W. This measures approximately 5.5m × 4m. Due W of the enclosure, situated at the edge of a rock platform, are two foundations, one apparently circular (DG010-002004-) and a second N of it which is rectangular (DG010-002008-). To the NE of the latter are two other possible foundations (DG010-002008/009-). The site is situated on a flattish platform on the SW slope of Binnion Hill. The surrounding terrain is rough and rocky, with good views along the coast. 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).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG010-002002

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  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.tuatha.ie
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