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Bullaun stone in Aghade

Bullaun stone

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Bullaun stone in Aghade: A single basin bullaun stone marked as 'Baptismal Font' on the 1839 and 1908 OS 6-inch maps. To the S of the Augustinian Abbey (CW012-057001-). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
A single basin bullaun stone marked as 'Baptismal Font' on the 1839 and 1908 OS 6-inch maps. To the S of the Augustinian Abbey (CW012-057001-). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
Likely dating to the early medieval period, the bullaun stone may have been used for ritual or Christian baptismal purposes, as suggested by its map designation. Such stones are often associated with monastic sites, and its proximity to the Augustinian Abbey suggests a possible ecclesiastical connection.

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