Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghTynan island cross. high cross
E.CHRIST. · CROSS

Tynan island cross. high cross

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5553
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CROSS
Nation
Northern Ireland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tynan Island Cross is a high cross located on an island in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the early medieval period. The monument is among the significant ecclesiastical crosses surviving from the Early Christian tradition in Ulster, reflecting the region's important monastic heritage. The cross exhibits the characteristic form of Irish high crosses of its period, standing as a substantial stone monument that would have served as a focal point within the monastic settlement. Its survival testifies to the continuity of sacred sites in the Armagh landscape and the enduring prominence of this locality in medieval religious geography.

Tynan island cross. high cross is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5553. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tynan island cross. high cross?

Tynan Island Cross is a high cross located on an island in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5553.

What period does Tynan island cross. high cross date from?

Tynan island cross. high cross dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a cross. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tynan island cross. high cross?

Tynan island cross. high cross 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 5553.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tynan island cross. high cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multivallate rath & souterrain (3.7 km), Doogary lough. possible crannog in doogary lough (3.9 km), Rath (4.6 km).

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