Bullaun stone (present location) in Toureen

Within the enclosed area of the holy well at Toureen Peakaun (TS075-023005-), 2m S of the well there is a sandstone bullaun stone with quartz pebble inclusions (dims. H 0.58m; Wth 0.5m; T 0.37m). The stone has been set on edge as it contains two circular depressions, on opposing faces. That on the E face is 0.29m x 0.3m; D 0.12m. That on the W face is 0.29m x 0.25m; D 0.07m. This stone was apparently brought to this location c. 1990 for safekeeping, from Ballydrehid townland which is the adjacent townland to the E. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Likely dating to the early Christian or prehistoric period, bullaun stones are often associated with ritual or sacred use, possibly for anointing or as part of holy well practices. Local tradition may link the stone to healing or spiritual significance connected to the nearby holy well.