Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandAntrimCamlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard
MEDIEVAL · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 4476
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camlin is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, comprising the remains of a church and associated graveyard. The site dates to the medieval period, reflecting the Christian settlement patterns and spiritual life of medieval Ulster. The physical remains consist of church structures and burial ground features typical of small medieval parish churches in the region. As a recorded monument within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record, the site preserves evidence of religious and community activity during the medieval centuries.

Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard?

Camlin is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, comprising the remains of a church and associated graveyard. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4476.

What period does Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard date from?

Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard?

Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard 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 4476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camlin, camelyn. medieval church & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath (3.2 km), Rath (3.7 km), Counterscarp rath (4.2 km).

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