The site marks the location of an early ecclesiastical settlement that may date back to the 7th century, and whilst the graveyard has been recently extended and remains in active use, it preserves remarkable evidence of its ancient religious significance. Within its boundaries stand the ruins of an old church, accompanied by a holy well that has likely drawn pilgrims and local faithful for centuries.

The graveyard underwent a significant transformation around 1968 when the site was tidied up and reorganised. A grassy rectangular mound that once lay perpendicular to the church’s south wall was converted into a stone cairn with a flat top, which now serves as a platform for displaying numerous historic grave slabs. This collection includes six upright stones bearing cruciform designs, one featuring a carved human figure, and three plain, uninscribed slabs. The cairn itself incorporates three recumbent cross slabs set into its structure, whilst five additional cross slabs rest unfixed on top. Among the twelve other graveslabs adorning the cairn, most are plain and uninscribed, with several displaying the distinctive trapezoidal shape common to early Irish monuments; only one dates to the late 19th century.

Of particular interest is a slab measuring 84cm by 60cm that lies on the western side of the cairn. This stone features a cross with distinctive T-bar terminals carved near its top, whilst four small cupmarks; circular depressions often associated with prehistoric or early Christian ritual practices; dot the lower left side. These carved stones, together with the holy well and church ruins, create a landscape that speaks to continuous religious use spanning from the early medieval period through to the present day, making Conwal a remarkable testament to the endurance of sacred spaces in the Irish countryside.