Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneKelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard
MED/L.MED · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13931
Period
MED/L.MED
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kelkirell is a medieval ecclesiastical site comprising a church and graveyard located in the parish of Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site has been known by various historical spellings including Cill Chairill and Kylchyrryll, reflecting its Gaelic origins. The church belongs to the medieval period, though its exact foundation date remains uncertain from surviving records. The site represents a typical example of a rural Irish ecclesiastical settlement and continues to survive as a graveyard, preserving evidence of centuries of Christian worship and burial practice in the region.

Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13931. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard?

Kelkirell is a medieval ecclesiastical site comprising a church and graveyard located in the parish of Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13931.

What period does Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard date from?

Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard dates from the med/l.med 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 Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard?

Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard 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 13931.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kelkirell, cill chairill, kylchyrryll. church & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Double stone alignment (1.4 km), Fairy bridge. bridge (1.7 km), Giant's grave. court tomb (1.8 km).

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