Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandMagherafeltMultiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern)
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern)

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13044
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multiperiod church and graveyard is an ecclesiastical site in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, spanning from the early Christian period through to modern times. The site demonstrates continuous religious use over many centuries, with evidence of occupation and burial practices extending across multiple historical periods from the early medieval era onwards. The graveyard contains burials and monuments representative of its long ecclesiastical history, whilst the church structure itself reflects phases of medieval and later development typical of parish churches in Ulster. The site remains significant as a record of sustained Christian worship and burial practice in the locality from its early Christian foundations to the present day.

Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13044. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern)?

Multiperiod church and graveyard is an ecclesiastical site in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, spanning from the early Christian period through to modern times. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13044.

What period does Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern) date from?

Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern) 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 Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern)?

Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern) 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 13044.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multiperiod church & graveyard (early christian-modern)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The moat. mound (4.1 km), Rath (6.4 km), Platform rath (7 km).

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