Bullaun stone in Rathmore

A bullaun stone was noted in 1986 on the NW side of a lane close to the 19th-century estate feature known as Mount Caulfield, within the Annaghmore estate. This bullaun stone is no longer visible and farm buildings have been constructed in the immediate vicinity. Another bullaun stone (SL026-049001-) was recently noted at Annaghmore House. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Revised: Paul Walsh Date of upload: 26 January 2012

Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often used for ritual or ecclesiastical purposes, such as the preparation of holy water. Local folklore may associate such stones with saintly figures or protective charms.