Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghToberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site
UNCERTAIN · ECCLESIASTICAL SITE

Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11335
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ECCLESIASTICAL SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Toberakill is a mound located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, which has been tentatively identified as an ecclesiastical site of uncertain date and function. The monument comprises an earthwork mound that may represent the remains of an early Christian church or monastic settlement, though definitive archaeological evidence for this interpretation remains limited. The site has also been associated in local tradition with penal period activity, reflecting the religious history of the region during times of Catholic persecution. Without extensive excavation or detailed survey, the precise chronology and original purpose of the mound cannot be firmly established, making it an example of the many ambiguous ecclesiastical monuments that characterise the Irish archaeological landscape.

Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site?

Toberakill is a mound located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, which has been tentatively identified as an ecclesiastical site of uncertain date and function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11335.

What period does Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site date from?

Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site dates from the uncertain 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 Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site?

Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site 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 11335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Toberakill. holy well (0.1 km), Penitential station stones (associated with fer 0272 (0.1 km), Druid's temple, stone circle. cairn kerb (2.3 km).

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