Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghFriar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9194
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Friar's Quay is a site of a medieval monastery located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, which served as an ecclesiastical centre during the medieval period. The site preserves evidence of monastic occupation through its associated graveyard and notable carved stone figure, which attest to its religious function and the skilled craftsmanship of its inhabitants. The monument's riverside location, indicated by its quay designation, suggests it held economic and spiritual significance within the wider medieval settlement pattern of the region.

Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure?

Friar's Quay is a site of a medieval monastery located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, which served as an ecclesiastical centre during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9194.

What period does Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure date from?

Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure 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 Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure?

Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure 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 9194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Friar's quay. monastery (site of), graveyard & carved stone figure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath & possible house platform (7.1 km), Rath (7.3 km), Rath (7.4 km).

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