What is recorded here

On the SW of the mound surrounding the well (DG058-02001-) is a small portable basin-stone (DG058-002002-) with a depression .23m in diameter and 0.09m deep. (Ó Muirgheasa No. 41) 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 used for ritual purification or as holy water basins, associated with nearby wells and monastic sites. This example may have had a spiritual or healing function linked to the well in its local landscape.

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