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Bullaun stone in Rath More (magunihy By., Rathmore Ed)

Bullaun stone

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In the S half of an ecclesiastical enclosure (KE068-006001-). A roughly rectangular stone (L 1.4m; Wth 0.8m; H 0.45m) with three bowl-shaped hollows on its upper surface. The largest hollow (0.45m x 0.3m; D 0.3m) is at the W end; the second hollow (0.27m x 0.25m; D 0.12m) is to the E of the latter; a third hollow (diam. 0.2m; D 0.04m) is at the E end. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011
Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often associated with monastic sites and may have been used for ritual purification or as holy water basins. They are sometimes linked to local folklore involving saints or healing traditions.

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