This intricately carved monument rises 1.68 metres from the ground, its weathered surface still displaying an extraordinary collection of early Christian artwork that has captivated visitors and scholars for centuries. The stone forms part of the larger Carndonagh complex, designated as National Monument number 271, which once served as a major religious centre in medieval Donegal.

The eastern face of the slab showcases a Greek cross with expanding terminals, upon which a figure with outstretched arms appears to embrace the world; its head actually extends beyond the main body of the stone, accommodated by a subtle raised section at the top. Below the cross, the design transforms into a twisted rope pattern that terminates in an interlaced knot, flanked by two crude human figures wearing garments decorated with key-pattern crosses. The base of this face features additional crosses in both Greek interlaced and Latin styles, whilst a key pattern design remains partially hidden beneath centuries of accumulated earth.

The western face takes its local name from the striking ‘marigold’ or seven-rayed star motif that dominates its upper section; this geometric design sits within a circle, with pellets adorning each triangular ray and two concentric circles at its heart. A key-pattern stem supports the circle and ends in two adjoining loops, with human figures on either side, each clutching what appears to be a staff or crozier. Below these figures, a quatrefoil design interlaces with a circle to create a Maltese cross in sunken relief, whilst the edges of the slab feature intricate interlace patterns on the north side and key patterns on the south, showcasing the sophisticated artistic traditions of early medieval Ireland.