What is recorded here

Bullaun stones are named for a saint's knee, worn smooth by years of prayer. This one in Newtown keeps that shape inside a church wall, a small dish of stone still facing the place where Mullin stood. The second stone has vanished, perhaps buried or broken, leaving the first to hold the memory alone.

Bullaun stone (CW024-007002-) with single basin built into wall to N of church site (CW024-007001-). Second stone (CW024-007003-) noted by present owner not located. Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

Bullaun stones are typically associated with the early Christian period in Ireland, often linked to monastic sites and used for the preparation of holy water or as ritual basins. This example, located near a church site, likely reflects a Christian adaptation of earlier prehistoric traditions involving stone basins.

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