What is recorded here
On the top of the W end of the N wall of a ruined church (TS077-069----) which is located in a graveyard (TS077-069001-) on a NE-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. The bullaun stone (dims. 0.3m x 0.43m; D 0.11m) appears to be composed of sandstone. One side has been broken off. The bowl measures 0.23m in diameter.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Probably dating to the early Christian period (5th–10th centuries), the bullaun stone may have been used for ritual purposes, such as anvil stones for making holy crosses or as a site for pilgrimages and blessings. Local folklore sometimes associates such stones with saintly activity or healing traditions.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Church (in ruins)Church · 6 yd
Enclosure in BallyboeEnclosure · 717 yd
Ballyboe FortCastle, motte and bailey · 722 yd
IndicatedHouse, 17th century · 1132 yd
Ballina HouseCastle, unclassified · 1440 yd
Enclosure in KillurneyEnclosure · 1604 yd
Common LimeCommon Lime · 1.9 mi
Lebanon CedarLebanon Cedar · 1.9 mi
CarrickbrockMountain / peak · 2.5 mi
CarrigdotiaMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
RetrospectMemorial · 4.4 mi