What is recorded here
In improved pastureland. A glacial erratic of pink granite (H 1m; L 1.9m; T 1.24m) contains the basin of a bullaun (diam. 0.35m; base diam. 0.15) on its N side. An ash tree is growing beside it at NW. The monument was brought out our attention by Dr C. Cunniffe.
The following photos have been uploaded:
GA117-106----_01.jpg General view from S
GA117-106----_02.jpg Detail of bullaun from N
Compiled by: Olive Alcock
Date of upload: 20 July 2023
Likely dating to the early medieval period, the bullaun stone may have had ritual or Christian significance, possibly used for baptism or as a holy site. Such stones often feature in local folklore as places of healing or spiritual power.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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