Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghSt. lasser's cell. souterrain
E.CHRIST. · SOUTERRAIN

St. lasser's cell. souterrain

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10568
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
SOUTERRAIN
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St. Lasser's Cell is a souterrain located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing a class of underground stone-built structures characteristic of Early Christian settlement in Ireland. The monument dates to the Early Christian period and exemplifies the defensive and domestic architecture utilised by monastic communities and secular settlements during this era. Souterrains of this type typically comprised stone-lined underground passages and chambers, constructed to provide storage, refuge, or additional living space within settlement complexes. The site's association with a named saint, as indicated in its designation, suggests a connection to the broader network of early monastic activity in the region during the first millennium.

St. lasser's cell. souterrain is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10568. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St. lasser's cell. souterrain?

St. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10568.

What period does St. lasser's cell. souterrain date from?

St. lasser's cell. souterrain dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting St. lasser's cell. souterrain?

St. lasser's cell. souterrain 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 10568.

What other scheduled monuments are near St. lasser's cell. souterrain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (1.5 km), Cashel (1.8 km), Sub-rectangular enclosure (2.1 km).

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