E.CHRIST. · CASHEL

Cashel

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10880
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CASHEL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cashel is a townland in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, designated as a monument of historical significance within the ecclesiastical landscape of the region. The site reflects the medieval Christian heritage characteristic of Ulster during the early medieval period, when monastic settlements and ecclesiastical centres became prominent features of the Irish and Northern Irish territories. The designation indicates its importance within the documented heritage record, though detailed architectural or structural remains may be limited or no longer substantially visible. Its inclusion in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record underscores its role in understanding the broader pattern of Christian settlement and religious organisation in medieval Fermanagh.

Cashel is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10880. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Cashel?

Cashel is a townland in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, designated as a monument of historical significance within the ecclesiastical landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10880.

What period does Cashel date from?

Cashel dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a cashel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cashel?

Cashel 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 10880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cashel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. court tomb (2 km), Fortified manor-house (2.2 km), Court tomb (2.4 km).

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