Though the cemetery has vanished from the landscape, leaving no visible traces on modern Ordnance Survey maps from the second and third editions, its location on this natural promontory would have made it a distinctive burial site, exposed to the elements yet commanding views across the water.

The graveyard’s complete disappearance speaks to the ephemeral nature of many of Ireland’s historical sites, particularly those in coastal areas where erosion, agricultural development, and the passage of time have erased physical evidence of past communities. What remains is merely the memory of its existence, preserved in archaeological surveys that document these lost places before they fade entirely from local knowledge.

This information comes from the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled in 1983 by Brian Lacey and his team of researchers. Their work catalogued field antiquities spanning from the Mesolithic Period through to the 17th century, ensuring that sites like Rinnafadda, though physically lost, remain part of the historical record of Donegal’s rich archaeological heritage.