Donaghmore cross. high cross, on early monastic site, & multiperiod church site with souterrain & enclosure

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History & significance

Donaghmore cross is a high cross located on an early monastic site in the parish of Donaghmore within the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The site represents a multiperiod ecclesiastical settlement, with evidence of occupation spanning several centuries, including structural remains of early churches, a souterrain, and an enclosing earthwork that define the monastic precinct. The high cross itself dates to the Early Christian period, though the exact chronology of individual carved elements requires specialist study. The broader settlement demonstrates the continuity of Christian religious activity from the early medieval period onward, with the combination of monumental stone carving, underground structures, and boundary features typical of substantial Irish monastic communities.

Donaghmore cross. high cross, on early monastic site, & multiperiod church site with souterrain & enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8173. View the official record →

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