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The Anglo-Norman coffin lids found at this medieval ecclesiastical site in County Down represent stone grave markers of the twelfth to thirteenth centuries, fashioned in the characteristic style of the Norman period in Ireland. The lids, now housed within the church of the site, bear the decorative and formal qualities typical of high-status burials from this era, indicating the presence of an established Christian community of some prominence. The broader medieval church site itself testifies to continuous ecclesiastical use and development across the medieval period, with the physical remains and artefactual evidence demonstrating the religious and social importance of this location in medieval Down. The preservation of these coffin lids in situ within the church building provides valuable archaeological evidence for burial practices and church organisation during the Anglo-Norman period in Ulster.
Anglo-norman coffin lids (2) (in c. of i. church) & site of medieval church is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8132. View the official record →
The Anglo-Norman coffin lids found at this medieval ecclesiastical site in County Down represent stone grave markers of the twelfth to thirteenth centuries, fashioned in the characteristic style of the Norman period in Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8132.
Anglo-norman coffin lids (2) (in c. of i. church) & site of medieval church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ecclesiastical site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Anglo-norman coffin lids (2) (in c. of i. church) & site of medieval church 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 8132.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte (0.5 km), Raised rath (2.9 km), Raised rath (3.4 km).
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