Bullaun stone in Cashel (gleneely Ed)

A boulder c. 0.4m in diameter into which a depression c. 0.15m in diameter has been made. It was known as 'the hollow knee stone' (M. R. Colhoun). It is built into a field boundary in generally rocky land. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

A prehistoric bullaun stone, likely dating to the Early Christian or Neolithic period, traditionally associated with ritual use, such as the preparation of holy water or as a site of spiritual significance. Local names like 'the hollow knee stone' may reflect folklore or agricultural associations.