The site measures approximately 21.5 by 22 metres and is defined by a low earthen bank that encloses three of its four sides; the southeast side remains open. Archaeological surveys have identified what appears to be a slight fosse, or defensive ditch, along the northwest boundary, suggesting this space was deliberately set apart from its surroundings.

The burial ground’s proximity to Ballysaggart friary hints at a possible religious connection, though the exact relationship between the two sites remains unclear. The graveyard’s simple earthwork boundaries are typical of rural Irish burial grounds, which often served local communities for centuries. These modest enclosures frequently continued in use long after any associated church buildings had fallen into ruin or disappeared entirely.

First documented in detail during the Archaeological Survey of County Donegal in 1983, this unassuming site forms part of the county’s rich archaeological landscape. The survey, compiled by Brian Lacey and his team, catalogued field antiquities spanning from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century, placing this burial ground within a broader historical context that stretches back thousands of years. Though it may lack the grandeur of more famous Irish ecclesiastical sites, this quiet graveyard offers a tangible link to the everyday lives and deaths of Donegal’s past inhabitants.