Bullaun stone in Graignagower

Located on top of a field bank on a N-facing slope overlooking the E-W Nier River, c. 200m to the N. Rectangular conglomerate stone (dims. 0.55m x 0.45m; H 0.3m) with a basin (diam. 0.3m; D 0.15m) towards a corner of the upper surface. A possible standing stone (WA005-055----) lies c. 56m to the S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Mary Tunney Date of revision: 5 March 2013

Likely dating to the early Christian or later prehistoric period, bullaun stones were often used for ritual purposes, including the preparation of holy water or as part of ecclesiastical sites. The presence of a basin suggests possible ceremonial or practical use, and such stones are sometimes associated with local folklore or saintly traditions.