Bullaun stone in Ballykeerogemore

A granite bullaun stone (dims 0.53m x 0.4m; H 0.3m) with a single basin (dims 0.26m x 0.24m; D 0.13m) is on a drystone wall at the W end of the chancel of the church (WX039-023001-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 January, 2013

Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often used for ritual purposes, such as the preparation of holy water or as baptismal fonts. They are sometimes associated with local saints or folklore, though specific traditions for this example are not recorded.