What is recorded here

Tobermurry Bullaun Cairn stands 40m NE of the church in County Donegal, a 6m x 8.8m stone ring guarding a rock-basin carved with two depressions and a water channel. The smaller depression measures .34m x .4m and 0.23m deep, while the broader one spans 2m in diameter and 0.05m depth, fed by the carved channel. People may have gathered there to drink, measure rain or mark the land before written records, their hands wet on the same stone that still holds the shape of their attention.

About 40m NE of the church is Tobermurry (DG096-010008-) which consists of a bullaun (DG096-010003-) or rock-basin surrounded by a cairn (DG096-010004-) 6m x 8.8m. Two depressions, (i) .34m x .4m and 0.23m deep and (ii). 2m in diameter and 0.05m deep, and a channel which feeds water to the first depression are carved on the top of the bullaun stone. (Ó Muirgheasa No. 22) The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Attached image: DG096-010004-_01.JPG viewed from S Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Neolithic bullaun cairn; dates to the early to middle Neolithic period (c. 4000–3000 BCE). The bullaun stone suggests ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly linked to water-related practices or symbolic use.

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