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Bullaun stone in Annagap

Bullaun stone

What is recorded here

Lisnakilla/Lios na Cille: A large subrectangular enclosure situated less than 1km N of Anascaul, on a NE facing slope about 200m W of the Owenascaul river. The foundations of several rectangular house sites lie within the enclosure but there is no visible trace of the Man-made underground passage (KE044-065007-) which was discovered many years ago in the SW sector (local information). Bullaun stones: (1) (KE044-065004-) Incorporated into a field wall about 11m from the SE corner of the enclosure. The stone is triangular in shape and measures .65m x at least .7m x at least. 15m thick. It is unworked except for 2 circular depressions near the edge of one face. These measure .26m in diameter x .12m in depth and .2m in diameter x .05m in depth. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 811. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013
A bullaun stone, likely dating to the early Christian period, often used for ritual or symbolic purposes, possibly associated with the nearby settlement or monastic activity. Such stones are sometimes linked to local folklore involving healing or saintly traditions.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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