Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghHoly well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154
UNCERTAIN · HOLY WELL

Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9226
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
HOLY WELL
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 is an uncertain holy well located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a holy well situated within the bounds of an ecclesiastical enclosure, a configuration characteristic of early Christian monastic settlements in Ireland where sacred water sources were incorporated into the spiritual and practical infrastructure of religious communities. The precise dating and archaeological character of the well remain uncertain, though such sites typically derive from the early medieval period when Christian settlement patterns began to reorganise the Irish landscape. The enclosure itself represents the organised spatial arrangement of monastic land typical of Irish Early Christian communities, though the specific archaeological deposits and structural features of this particular example require further investigation to establish its chronology and significance with confidence.

Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154?

Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 is an uncertain holy well located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9226.

What period does Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 date from?

Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a holy well. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154?

Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 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 9226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.6 km), Rath (4.9 km), Drumaran fort. rath (5.7 km).

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