Bullaun stone in Coolnacarriga

In pasture, c. 90m to W of Bawnatemple early ecclesiastical enclosure (9198). Large smooth boulder (H 1.5m; 1.3m x 1.1m) with circular hollow (diam. 0.25m; D 0.08m) on S edge of upper surface. Known locally cure for toothaches. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009 Image provided by and copyright of Amanda Clarke 2016-2022 https://holywellscorkandkerry.com/

Likely dating to the early medieval period, the bullaun stone was traditionally used for ritual or votive purposes, often associated with healing. Locally, it was believed to have curative properties, specifically for toothaches.