The photograph, catalogued as St. Joseph BDS 94, shows a distinctive circular cropmark measuring between 30 and 40 metres in diameter. These cropmarks appear as variations in crop growth patterns, typically indicating buried archaeological features where differences in soil depth or composition affect how plants grow above them.

The circular nature of this feature suggests it could be the remains of an ancient enclosure; a type of site commonly found throughout Ireland that served various purposes from defensive settlements to ceremonial spaces. Located on what's described as 'good land', the site likely held agricultural or strategic value for its original inhabitants. The size of the feature, roughly equivalent to half a football pitch in diameter, would have been substantial enough to contain several structures or serve as a gathering place for a small community.

While the site hasn't been physically inspected on the ground, its documentation forms part of the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled in 1983 by Brian Lacey and his team of archaeologists. This survey represents one of the most thorough catalogues of Donegal's archaeological heritage, documenting sites from the Mesolithic period right through to the 17th century. The Scribly enclosure joins thousands of other recorded sites that help piece together the county's rich archaeological tapestry, even if its exact date and function remain mysteries waiting to be solved.