Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownCarved stones (poss. from saul abbey)
LATE-MED · CARVED STONE

Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey)

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7630
Period
LATE-MED
Site type
CARVED STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carved stones (possibly from Saul Abbey) is a late medieval carved stone located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The stone remains of uncertain provenance, though its possible association with Saul Abbey suggests a religious context during the late medieval period. As a carved stone artefact from this era, it represents the tradition of stone working and sculptural practice in medieval Ulster, though the specific function and original location of the piece require further archaeological investigation. The monument is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under the reference HED NI NISMR MonID 7630.

Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7630. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey)?

Carved stones (possibly from Saul Abbey) is a late medieval carved stone located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7630.

What period does Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey) date from?

Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey) dates from the late-med period, and is classified as a carved stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey)?

Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey) 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 7630.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved stones (poss. from saul abbey)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte & bailey (7 km), Rectangular enclosure & possible souterrain (7.7 km), Castleskreen tower house. rath & tower-house (7.9 km).

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