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Bullaun stone in Carragh

Bullaun stone
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This small bullaun stone (L 0.32m; Wth 0.24m) is lying on an altar (GA123-027----). Its almost circular basin (L 0.12m; Wth 0.11m) is filled with coins. Masses took place here in penal times (Glynn 1908, 193). The monument appears to be still regarded as a place of worship. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 29 January 2020

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