Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghAbbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of)
UNCERTAIN · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of)

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9462
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Abbey Point is a site of uncertain ecclesiastical character located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site occupies a peninsula formation in the landscape of the Wee Ebby valley, a topographical setting consistent with early monastic placement in the Irish ecclesiastical tradition. Limited archaeological investigation and surviving physical remains make precise dating and functional identification difficult, though the site nomenclature and landscape context suggest early medieval monastic usage. The uncertainty surrounding the site's specific history reflects the broader challenges in identifying and interpreting dispersed monastic settlements in the region, where many early religious communities have left minimal structural evidence above ground.

Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9462. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of)?

Abbey Point is a site of uncertain ecclesiastical character located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9462.

What period does Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of) date from?

Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of) dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a ecclesiastical site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of)?

Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 9462.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abbey point, the ebby, the wee ebby. monastery (site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath with annexe (6.9 km), Henge (7.7 km), Giant's grave. court tomb (7.9 km).

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