What is recorded here
Bullaun stone located on S side of public road, site consists of a large irregular shaped boulder (dims. 0.75m x 0.65m x 0.5m) with deep central depression (diam. 0.25m; D 0.24m). Located in the grassy verge of the Public Road.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
Likely dating to the early medieval period, bullaun stones were traditionally used for the preparation of holy water or as ritual sites associated with Christian or pre-Christian practice. Local folklore sometimes links them to saintly figures or protective rituals.
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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