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Bullan

Bullaun stone

What is recorded here

A bullaun stone recorded on the 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map as being within Kilynann burial grund (WX007-016001-) and described then as a sub-triagngular stone (dims c. 2m x c. 1.2m) with a single basin (diam. c. 0.38m; D c. 0.11m) (OSFM) cannot be found now. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 22 November, 2012
Likely dating to the early Christian or later prehistoric period, the Bullan, Killynann bullaun stone may have had ritual or symbolic significance, possibly used for ceremonial washing or as part of a burial or sacred site. Such stones are often associated with Christian or pagan ritual practices, though specific folklore or use in this case is not recorded.

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