Bullaun stone (present location), Drumbeagh, Co. Donegal
In the townland of Drumbeagh, near Killybegs in County Donegal, sits a bullaun stone; one of Ireland's intriguing early Christian artefacts.
Bullaun stone (present location), Drumbeagh, Co. Donegal
These carved stone basins, typically found at monastic sites and holy wells throughout the country, were used for grinding grain, herbs, or possibly for holding holy water. The depression in the stone, worn smooth by centuries of use, tells a story of daily ritual and practical purpose in medieval Irish life.
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