The largest of these weathered stones measures nearly three metres across and rests atop the other two, creating an arrangement that has puzzled archaeologists and local historians alike. Originally misidentified in 1952 as belonging to the neighbouring townland of Friary, this curious formation was once thought to be a dolmen; a type of prehistoric tomb typically consisting of a massive capstone balanced on upright pillars.

However, modern archaeological assessment suggests a more cautious interpretation. While the stones' arrangement hints at the possibility of a collapsed structure, there's currently no compelling evidence to confirm this was ever a megalithic tomb. The slabs could simply be natural stones that happen to have fallen into this intriguing configuration, or they might represent something else entirely lost to time. Without excavation or further investigation, their true nature remains ambiguous.

This site represents one of many such archaeological puzzles scattered across the Irish landscape, where distinguishing between natural formations and human construction can prove surprisingly difficult. The stones were officially recorded in the Sites and Monuments Record in 1987 and later included in the Record of Monuments and Places in 1995, ensuring their protection regardless of their ultimate origin. Whether ancient monument or geological curiosity, these enigmatic stones continue to invite speculation about Donegal's distant past.