Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLarneSt. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard
MED/L.MED · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard

Larne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 3228
Period
MED/L.MED
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. John of Ransevyn is a medieval ecclesiastical site comprising the remains of a church and associated graveyard located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The ruined church structure dates to the medieval period, with evidence suggesting occupation and use extending into the later medieval centuries. The site represents an important element of the local religious landscape, with the graveyard indicating sustained use as a burial ground across an extended timespan. The monument is recorded in the Northern Ireland State Historic Monuments Register under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 3228, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance to the area's ecclesiastical heritage.

St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3228. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3228.

What period does St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard date from?

St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard dates from the med/l.med 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 ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard?

St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & 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 3228.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy anti-aircraft battery; dhp no.159 (4.8 km), Castle dobbs, dabbs castle. castle (5.5 km), Marshalls town, marshalstone. settlement site (6 km).

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