According to tradition, this area once served as a burial ground, a belief reinforced by reports of human bones discovered during routine ploughing activities. The site, catalogued as DG024-003, represents one of those tantalising glimpses into Ireland’s past where oral history and physical evidence converge, though much remains uncertain about its exact nature and dating.

Adding another layer to the site’s intrigue, local memory recalls that a church stood just west of the burial ground until roughly the 1920s or 1930s. This structure, known locally as An Glaidhb at Tc Na Croisbhealaí, appears to have vanished from the landscape, leaving behind only stories passed down through generations. The proximity of these two religious sites; a burial ground and a church; suggests this corner of Ballyness may have served as a sacred space for the local community over an extended period.

The archaeological significance of this location was formally recognised during the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, conducted by Brian Lacey and his team in 1983. Their work, which catalogued field antiquities from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century, helps preserve not just the physical remains of Ireland’s past but also the oral traditions that often provide the only clues to understanding sites where little tangible evidence survives above ground.