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Bullaun stone in Killalongford

Bullaun stone

What is recorded here

Small mound (CW009-043001-) levelled during land clearance. Possible bullaun stone found at that time, now in Knockananna Museum, Co. Wicklow. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011
Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often used for ritual purposes, such as the preparation of holy water. They are associated with sacred sites and local folklore, sometimes linked to saintly traditions or healing practices.

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