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Ernaide is an ecclesiastical site in Strabane, County Tyrone, comprising the remains of a monastery, church, graveyard, and a cross-carved stone. The site represents an early Christian foundation, likely established during the early medieval period, and reflects the broader pattern of monastic settlement in Ulster during this era. The surviving physical evidence includes burial grounds and carved stone monuments, which testify to the site's religious function and longevity as a place of Christian worship and interment. The cross-carved stone is particularly significant as it demonstrates the artistic and devotional practices of early Christian communities in this region.
Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14094. View the official record →
Ernaide is an ecclesiastical site in Strabane, County Tyrone, comprising the remains of a monastery, church, graveyard, and a cross-carved stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14094.
Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a ecclesiastical site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone 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 14094.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camus church. church & graveyard (5.5 km), Carnmore. court tomb (7.3 km), Platform rath (8.8 km).
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