Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghChurch & graveyard
POST-MED · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Church & graveyard

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15208
Period
POST-MED
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Church & graveyard is a post-medieval ecclesiastical site located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a church building and associated burial ground, representing the continuation of Christian worship and burial practice in the Omagh area following the medieval period. Post-medieval churches in Ulster typically date from the sixteenth century onwards, reflecting both the religious settlement following the Reformation and subsequent denominational development in Ireland. The graveyard remains an important record of local burial practice and community identity across the early modern and modern periods.

Church & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15208. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Church & graveyard?

Church & graveyard is a post-medieval ecclesiastical site located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15208.

What period does Church & graveyard date from?

Church & graveyard dates from the post-med 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 Church & graveyard?

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 15208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Church & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large hilltop enclosure - hillfort? (2.5 km), Counterscarp rath (3.1 km), Platform rath (3.2 km).

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