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Bullaun stone in Brickendown

Bullaun stone

What is recorded here

Lying loose upon bank of enclosure (TS061-061----) at NW. Slightly rounded limestone fragment (T 0.14m; L 0.25m; Wth 0.21m) with smooth-sided exterior. Hollow (L 0.15m; Wth 0.12m; D 0.03m) upon surface has been damaged by fracture, yet appears regular and man-made. One larger and one smaller stone embedded in ground to W. Stones possibly deposited during field clearance. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Likely dating to the early medieval period, bullaun stones were often used for ritual purposes, such as anointing or healing, and are associated with Christian and pre-Christian traditions. The hollow may have held water or relics for ceremonial use.

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