Bullaun stone in Ballyknockan (talbotstown Lower By.)

Situated at the edge of a small stream. A large irregular boulder (Wth 2m; H 0.5m) with a cavity (diam. 0.5m; D 0.2m) off-centre. Known as the 'Ballyknockan Wart Hole'. (O'Reilly 1995) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

Likely dating to the early medieval period, bullaun stones were traditionally used for ritual or practical purposes such as coin minting, healing, or votive offerings. The name "Wart Hole" may reflect a local folklore tradition associating the stone with healing properties, particularly for curing warts.