Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghMulti-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc.
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc.

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10474
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This ecclesiastical site in Fermanagh is a multi-period monument comprising the remains of a medieval church, associated graveyard, and a cross-shaft with base, indicating continuous religious use from the early Christian period through the medieval era. The presence of the cross-shaft, a characteristic feature of early Christian monastic sites, suggests foundation during the early medieval period, whilst the surviving church structure and surrounding burial ground reflect later medieval development and use of the site. The combination of monastic and parochial elements indicates the site's evolution from an early Christian foundation to a parish church serving the local community. Such stratified ecclesiastical monuments are significant for understanding patterns of Christian settlement and the continuity of sacred space in medieval Ulster.

Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc.?

This ecclesiastical site in Fermanagh is a multi-period monument comprising the remains of a medieval church, associated graveyard, and a cross-shaft with base, indicating continuous religious use from the early Christian period through the medieval era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10474.

What period does Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. date from?

Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. 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 Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc.?

Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. 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 10474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. sinell. early christian monastery, medieval church (site of) & carved stone in graveyard (1.8 km), Tamlaght. multiperiod church site & graveyard (e.christian-post med.) with cross-carved stone, finial stone & bullaun (2.8 km), Rath (3.5 km).

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