Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandNewry And MourneGraveyard & two c19th crosses
UNCERTAIN · GRAVEYARD

Graveyard & two c19th crosses

Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8850
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
GRAVEYARD
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Graveyard with two nineteenth-century crosses is a burial ground located in the Newry and Mourne area of Northern Ireland. The site comprises a graveyard of uncertain date containing two notable stone crosses that are confidently attributed to the nineteenth century, representing the Victorian period's approach to memorial architecture. The crosses exemplify the funerary stonework typical of the era, serving as monuments within what appears to have been an active burial ground during this period. The specific dating of the graveyard itself remains uncertain, though its association with these datable nineteenth-century crosses places its use firmly within the historical record of the region's burial practices.

Graveyard & two c19th crosses is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8850. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Graveyard & two c19th crosses?

Graveyard with two nineteenth-century crosses is a burial ground located in the Newry and Mourne area of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8850.

What period does Graveyard & two c19th crosses date from?

Graveyard & two c19th crosses dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a graveyard. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Graveyard & two c19th crosses?

Graveyard & two c19th crosses 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 8850.

What other scheduled monuments are near Graveyard & two c19th crosses?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound - possibly barrow (2.3 km), Large hilltop enclosure (2.9 km), Motte (3.1 km).

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