Bullaun stone in Cill Fhathnaid

A bullaun stone to the N of St. Faned's Well (DG080-024004-). It consists of a depression .31m in diameter x .25m in depth, carved in a natural rock outcrop. It is located in fairly good land on the S flank of Glencolumbkille overlooking the W end of the valley. (Herity 1971, 26) 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

Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often associated with holy wells and used for ritual purposes, such as anointing the sick with holy water. This stone may be linked to local Christian traditions surrounding St. Faned's Well.