Granite Stone

Granite Stone Detail
The top half of the stone is covered with a continuous abstract La Tène style design similar to that on the Castlestrange stone in County Roscommon.Concentric spirals are carved in low relief to the depth of about 3 cm. Some claim that the carvings on the stone, were they spread out on a flat surface, would equate to a primitive globe map.

It was for centuries a curiosity at a lios, or fairy fort, some 3 km from Bullaun, but was moved to the present location at Turoe Farm, in the late 19th century. It was probably saved from vandalism or worse, but the historic provenance has been destroyed. Many historians believe that the stone was carved in France, brought to Ireland in Celtic times and ultimately, like some family heirloom, moved further west, far from the prying eyes of the invaders.[citation needed] The religious or ceremonial purposes of the stone are lost in time.

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone

Granite Stone