Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghBoho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10006
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boho cross is a high cross shaft and base forming part of an early Christian ecclesiastical site in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a decorated cross-shaft and base situated within a multi-period church and graveyard complex, reflecting the long continuity of religious use at this location. The cross displays carved ornamental features characteristic of medieval Irish cross production, though the precise dating of the shaft itself remains within the early medieval to medieval period. The site represents an important example of the integration of monumental stone crosses within established Christian burial grounds across Ulster.

Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base?

Boho cross is a high cross shaft and base forming part of an early Christian ecclesiastical site in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10006.

What period does Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base date from?

Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base dates from the e.christ. 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 Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base?

Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base 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 10006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boho cross. multi-period church & graveyard cross-shaft & base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tampulanaffrin. church, graveyard & enclosure (7.5 km), Round cairn (7.5 km), The christening stone. bullaun (7.6 km).

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