What is recorded here

Bullaun stones are ancient water basins cut or worn into rock, often marked by rainwater, ritual use or repeated human touch. In Derrynafinchin the basin sits off centre on a flat rectangular stone beside the road, close enough that passers may have overlooked it for centuries. Its shallow depth and worn shape suggest it collected rain, reflected light or received offerings rather than serving an ordinary domestic purpose. The stone circle nearby gives the basin a ceremonial address, as if water itself was being directed into the older landscape.

This monument was brought to the attention of ASI by the archaeologist Tony Miller on 25th June 2012. The following is his description of the monument: "Located within the stone circle at Derrynafinchin in the Borlin Valley (CO092-001001). A bullaun which is on the upper surface of a rectangular stone lying on the ground, next to the local road which skirts the stone circle. The stone is c. 1.4m north-south, 0.8m east-west and c. 0.3m thick. The sub-circular bullaun, which is off centre on the stone, measures 0.28m north-south by 0.2m east-west and c. 0.18m deep."

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.