Bullaun stone in Aughanna,gowlane (corkaguiny By.)

A bullaun stone lies on top of a field wall about 16m E of KE035-017001-. It measures 1.35m x 1m x c. 0.4m thick. A depression, .3m in diameter and from .05 to .2m deep, has been carved out of its upper surface. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 574. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

A bullaun stone from the early medieval period, likely used for ritual or Christian purposes such as anvil stones for making holy water. Such stones often have associations with local saints or folklore.