Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneErnaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14094
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone?

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.

What period does Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ernaide, irnaide, ernaidhe. monastery, church, graveyard & cross-carved stone?

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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