Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghTermon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone
E.CHRIST. · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14949
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Termon is an Early Christian ecclesiastical site located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises the remains of a church, two graveyards, five wells, and a cross-carved stone, reflecting the religious and practical infrastructure of an early monastic settlement. The name Termon, derived from the Irish "tearmann" meaning sanctuary or termon land, indicates this was a consecrated ecclesiastical precinct of medieval date. The complex of wells and graves suggests sustained religious activity and pilgrimage to the site throughout the medieval period.

Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14949. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone?

Termon is an Early Christian ecclesiastical site located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14949.

What period does Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone date from?

Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone 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 Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone?

Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone 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 14949.

What other scheduled monuments are near Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunmisk fort. enclosure, monastic settlement, church & graveyard (site of) (2.5 km), Multiperiod burial mound - court tomb, 4 neolithic pit burials, 8 bronze age burials & rath (3.5 km), Standing stones (3) (5.6 km).

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