Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandMagherafeltKillelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns
POST-MED · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12834
Period
POST-MED
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killelagh church is a post-medieval ecclesiastical site located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a church structure, associated graveyard, and two bullauns, which are stone basins of probable prehistoric or early medieval origin reused within the later ecclesiastical landscape. The presence of these bullauns suggests continuity of sacred site usage across different periods, a characteristic feature of many Irish churchyards where earlier ritual stones were incorporated into Christian burial grounds. The post-medieval church and its attendant monuments reflect the religious practices and settlement patterns of the early modern period in this region of Ulster.

Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12834. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns?

Killelagh church is a post-medieval ecclesiastical site located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12834.

What period does Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns date from?

Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns dates from the post-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 Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns?

Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns 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 12834.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killelagh church. church, graveyard, & 2 bullauns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (1 km), Rath (4.6 km), Fort william. counterscarp rath (4.7 km).

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