Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonCarnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle
MEDIEVAL · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15822
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Carnteel Church is a medieval parish church and graveyard located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site has significance both as an ecclesiastical foundation and as the location of a thirteenth-century battle, reflecting the intersection of religious and military history in medieval Ulster. The church itself represents the parochial infrastructure of the medieval Irish church, whilst the associated graveyard preserves evidence of burial practices across several centuries. The site's dual historical importance as both a place of worship and a scene of armed conflict illustrates the vulnerability of ecclesiastical sites during periods of regional instability in medieval Ireland.

Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15822. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle?

Carnteel Church is a medieval parish church and graveyard located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15822.

What period does Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle date from?

Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle 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 Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle?

Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle 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 15822.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog in carnteel lough (0.5 km), Horned cairn. court tomb (1.5 km), Hilltop enclosure (1.6 km).

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