Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLimavadyThe rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain
UNCERTAIN · GRAVEYARD

The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain

Limavady, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12010
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
GRAVEYARD
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Rhellick, Killeen is an uncertain graveyard located in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The site presents evidence of multiple occupation periods, with potential associations to a cashel (an Irish stone-built fort) and a souterrain (an underground stone-built passage), though these features remain archaeologically uncertain. The graveyard itself likely represents Christian burial activity, possibly extending across the medieval period, though the precise dating and extent of use require further investigation. The complexity of features at this location reflects the palimpsest of settlement and ritual use typical of many Irish archaeological sites, where pre-Christian and Christian occupation phases frequently overlap.

The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain?

The Rhellick, Killeen is an uncertain graveyard located in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12010.

What period does The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain date from?

The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a graveyard. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain?

The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & 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 12010.

What other scheduled monuments are near The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's fort, rings fort. rath (0.9 km), Wedge tomb (1.5 km), Bivallate rath (4.5 km).

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