Bullaun Stone

Situated in a fold on a W-facing slope. An oval stone (dims c. 0.4m x c. 0.2m) with a small basin on one side is close to the holy well (LE035-018001-). In the folk tradition it was said to have the imprint of two knees and to have a cure for warts (IFC, Schools’ Collection, vol. 0214, 156-7). The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 September 2008 Amended: 6 January 2020

Likely dating to the early Christian or later prehistoric period, the Bullaun Stone, Fearnaght is associated with ritual or pilgrim activity, possibly used for anointing or as a votive offering site. The imprint of two knees in folk tradition may reflect a local legend or memory of a saintly figure or holy person.