What is recorded here

Bullaun stones mark meditation and sacrifice. In Kilnadur, the shallow circular hollow cuts through the irregular stone like a cup waiting for rain or tears. People may have sat beside it, pressed palms into the depression, or buried grief near the kill ground wall. The stone still holds that shape, unchanged and patient.

In NE corner of enclosing wall around 'kill burial ground' (CO094-03901-). Irregular-shaped stone (0.5m x 0.7m; H 0.17m) with circular hollow (diam. 0.23m; D 0.8m) centrally placed on upper surface. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Likely dating to the early Christian period, the bullaun stone may have been used for ritual purposes, such as the preparation of holy water or as a pilgrim site. Such stones are often associated with local saints or folklore, though specific traditions for this example are not recorded.

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