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Cloghaphile — Aghade

Holed stone

Why this matters

Likely dating to the early medieval period, the bullaun stone at Cloghaphile may have had ritual or Christian significance, possibly used for ritual purification or as a holy site linked to local saints. Such stones often feature in folklore as places of healing or pilgrimage.

What is recorded here

National Monument No. 347. Granite stone (L 2.40m; Wth 1.56m; T 0.45m), now standing at angle and propped up. Top is damaged. Equidistant from top and sides is circular hole (D 0.32m) similar in appearance to bullaun basin (JKAS 1933, 248-252). This is a monument in State care (Guardianship), No. 347. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Paul Walsh Revised date of upload: 5 September 2016
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