Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBallymenaSee of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross

Ballymena, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2646
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

See of Dal Riata, St. Saviour's is an Early Christian ecclesiastical site located in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The complex comprises a monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard, and cross, reflecting the multi-functional character of early medieval religious settlements in Ulster. The site relates to the historical kingdom of Dal Riata and its Christian establishment, representing the period when this region was shaped by Gaelic ecclesiastical influence. The surviving physical remains, including the graveyard and cross, testify to the site's long use as a place of worship and burial through successive medieval periods.

See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2646. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross?

See of Dal Riata, St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2646.

What period does See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross date from?

See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross 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 See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross?

See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross 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 2646.

What other scheduled monuments are near See of dal riata, st. saviour's. monastery, church, cathedral, graveyard & cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (6.1 km), Mound - motte? (6.2 km), Crosskennan fort. motte (7.2 km).

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