Bullaun stone in Coolbunnia

Situated on a gentle NW-facing slope. A bullaun stone (dims. 0.82m x 0.61m) with a single basin (diam. 0.33m; D 0.12m) is in the outer face of the W graveyard wall at Faithlegg church (WA010-003001-). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 10 November 2010

Likely dating to the early Christian period, the bullaun stone may have been used for ritual purposes, such as the preparation of holy water or as a pilgrim's stone. Such stones are often associated with local saints and may have later been incorporated into church sites, reflecting a blend of prehistoric and Christian traditions.