Bullaun stone in Shankill

A bullaun stone (dims 0.59m x 0.5m; H 0.3m) with a single basin (diam. 0.2m; D 0.22m) that is broken at one edge is recorded by M. B. Timoney from the NW part of graveyard (RO016-123002-). Compiled by: Michael Moore See the attached image courtesy of Mary B. Timoney Date of upload: 16 October, 2015

Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were often used for ritual purposes, such as the preparation of holy water or as baptismal fonts. They are sometimes associated with local saints or folklore, though specific traditions for this example are not recorded.