Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandNewry And MourneShankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard
UNCERTAIN · ECCLESIASTICAL SITEPossible

Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard

Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6031
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITEPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Shankill, Kilnacrue is an uncertain ecclesiastical site comprising a church and graveyard located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The site's precise dating and historical development remain unclear due to limited archaeological investigation and documentary evidence, though its designation as an ecclesiastical monument suggests medieval or early medieval origins. The physical remains consist of a churchyard with associated burial ground, features typical of Irish religious sites that served local communities over extended periods. Without definitive archaeological study or historical records specifically identifying this location, the site's chronological range and significance to the wider ecclesiastical landscape of the region cannot be determined with certainty.

Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6031. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard?

Shankill, Kilnacrue is an uncertain ecclesiastical site comprising a church and graveyard located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6031.

What period does Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard date from?

Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a ecclesiastical sitepossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard?

Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & 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 6031.

What other scheduled monuments are near Shankill, kilnacrue. church site & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cashel (2 km), Carrickinaffrin. hilltop enclosure (4.3 km), Counterscarp rath (4.6 km).

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