Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLarneSt john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard
MEDIEVAL · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard

Larne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 1669
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St John of Kilglan Old Graveyard is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site comprises the remains of a medieval church and its associated graveyard, representing an important centre of Christian worship and burial in the local parish from the medieval period onwards. The church of St John was historically served by a rector, indicating its status as a parochial establishment within the diocesan structure. The graveyard continues to serve as a record of local burial practice and social history, preserving evidence of the community that worshipped at this rural ecclesiastical foundation.

St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 1669. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard?

St John of Kilglan Old Graveyard is a medieval ecclesiastical site located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 1669.

What period does St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard date from?

St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard dates from the medieval 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 St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard?

St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & 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 1669.

What other scheduled monuments are near St john of kilglan, old graveyard (for children), rector of kilglan. medieval church & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy anti-aircraft battery (3.8 km), Platform rath & souterrain (3.8 km), Glenn indechta, glyne, glynn old church. medieval parish church (in ruins) & graveyard (5.5 km).

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