Bullaun stone in Jamestown (rathronan Par.)

Possible bullaun located 11.4m E of ringfort (TS076-053----). One large circular depression (dims. 0.43m x 0.45m; D 0.3m) in earthfast limestone boulder (max. dims. 0.95m x 1.3m; D 0.46m). No other boulders or outcrop apparent in field. Along W side of boulder there are three curving depressions which appear to be solution holes that have fractured from the rock, with another shallow circular solution hole to SE. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Likely dating to the early Christian period, bullaun stones were traditionally used for ritual or practical purposes such as grinding holy relics or administering holy water. Local folklore sometimes associates them with saintly figures or healing traditions.