Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghCappagh church, old church. church & graveyard
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14592
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cappagh church is a medieval ecclesiastical site located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises the remains of an old church structure alongside an associated graveyard, reflecting its long use as a place of Christian worship and burial. The church dates from the early Christian period, with evidence suggesting occupation and religious activity spanning several centuries. The physical remains visible today represent the accumulated settlement patterns typical of early Irish monastic or parochial sites, though the structure has undergone significant deterioration over time.

Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14592. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard?

Cappagh church is a medieval ecclesiastical site located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14592.

What period does Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard date from?

Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard 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 Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard?

Cappagh church, old church. 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 14592.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two stone circles, cairn(s) & standing stone(s) (1.8 km), Stone circle & possible alignment (2 km), Cloghogle. court tomb (2.8 km).

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