Glenoo Bullaun Stone

The Glennoo bullaun stone is a free-standing, ancient stone with a, likely man-made, hollow or basin, situated in the Glenoo . These, often Neolithic or early medieval, artifacts are frequently found in association with early Christian sites.

Bullaun stones like the one in Glennoo are characterized by having one or more bowl-shaped, man-made, depressions in a stone, boulder, or bedrock.

Various theories exist regarding their purpose, including their use as holy water fonts, baptismal fonts, tools for crushing herbs for medicinal use, or grinding grain.

Traditionally, these stones are believed to hold water with curative properties, particularly for warts, or were used as part of ritual, cursing, or prayer stations..

Rainwater that collects in these basins is thought to possess curative qualities, and in some regions, the indentations are traditionally known as the knee prints of local saints.

Part of The ancient Pilgrim Route Clogher – Clones