Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghC6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11242
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
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Overview

History & significance

# Church of Templecrone

Church of Templecrone is a multiperiod ecclesiastical site located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, with origins traceable to the early medieval period. The site comprises the remains of a sixth-century monastery, later developed as a church, alongside a graveyard containing two cross shafts and bases that attest to Early Christian sculptural traditions. The presence of monastic foundations from this period reflects the establishment of Christian communities across Ulster during the early medieval expansion of the Church in Ireland. The surviving cross fragments and associated burial ground indicate the site's sustained religious and communal importance from its early monastic foundation through the medieval period.

C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases?

# Church of Templecrone Church of Templecrone is a multiperiod ecclesiastical site located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, with origins traceable to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11242.

What period does C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases date from?

C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases 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 C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases?

C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases 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 11242.

What other scheduled monuments are near C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (1.1 km), Castle (1.9 km), Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden (2.8 km).

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