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Downpatrick town cross is a market cross of medieval origin located on Cathedral Hill in Downpatrick, County Down, serving as the focal point of the historic town centre. The cross stands within a landscape of considerable archaeological complexity, encompassing remains of a Benedictine monastery, the Cathedral church of Ireland, and evidence of prehistoric settlement and earlier ecclesiastical activity. The cross itself dates to the medieval period and functioned as a symbol of urban authority and a gathering place for commerce and public assembly. The broader site represents continuous occupation and religious significance from prehistoric times through the medieval period, making it a palimpsest of Down's long historical development.
Downpatrick town cross, cathedral hill downpatrick. downpatrick town cross, benedictine monastery & multiperiod church site, pre-historic settlement site, earthworks & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8023. View the official record →
Downpatrick town cross is a market cross of medieval origin located on Cathedral Hill in Downpatrick, County Down, serving as the focal point of the historic town centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8023.
Downpatrick town cross, cathedral hill downpatrick. downpatrick town cross, benedictine monastery & multiperiod church site, pre-historic settlement site, earthworks & graveyard dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ecclesiastical site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Downpatrick town cross, cathedral hill downpatrick. downpatrick town cross, benedictine monastery & multiperiod church site, pre-historic settlement site, earthworks & 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 8023.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 3454 for details) (5.7 km), Tower-house (6.7 km), A.p. site - barrow? (7.1 km).
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