E.C./MED · CROSS

Cross-shaft & base

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10029
Period
E.C./MED
Site type
CROSS
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A Cross-shaft and base is an Early Christian or medieval stone cross monument located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a shaft and base of carved stone, typical of the cross-slab tradition that flourished in Ireland from the Early Christian period through the medieval centuries. Such crosses served important functions within monastic communities and as markers of sacred space or burial sites within the wider Christian landscape. The artefact's designation within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record indicates its recognition as a structure of archaeological and historical significance to the region's Christian heritage.

Cross-shaft & base is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross-shaft & base?

A Cross-shaft and base is an Early Christian or medieval stone cross monument located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10029.

What period does Cross-shaft & base date from?

Cross-shaft & base dates from the e.c./med period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross-shaft & base?

Cross-shaft & base 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 10029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross-shaft & base?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early christian monastic site, medieval church & graveyard (7.8 km), Cup-marked stone (7.9 km), Dual court tomb (8 km).

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