What is recorded here
The small bullaun stone (dims. 0.44m x 0.27m; H c. 0.2m) with a single basin (diam. 0.23m; D 0.13m) that was found when an old building immediately W of rath (WA023-009001-) was damaged is now kept at Tay Lodge, c. 300m to the SW.
Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 6th May, 2011.
Likely dating to the early medieval period, bullaun stones were often associated with Christian or pre-Christian ritual practices, possibly used for anointing or as holy water basins. Local folklore may connect such stones with saintly figures or protective charms.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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