Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghTynan terrace cross. tynan terrace cross
E.CHRIST. · CROSS

Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace cross

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5552
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CROSS
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tynan Terrace Cross is a early Christian stone cross located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the tradition of early medieval cross-slab production characteristic of Irish Christianity from approximately the seventh to ninth centuries. As a standing stone cross of this period, it represents an important form of religious monument that served both liturgical and commemorative functions within early Christian communities. The cross survives as a testament to the enduring Christian material culture of the Armagh region during the early medieval period.

Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace cross is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5552. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace cross?

Tynan Terrace Cross is a early Christian stone cross located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5552.

What period does Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace cross date from?

Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace 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 terrace cross. tynan terrace cross?

Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace 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 5552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tynan terrace cross. tynan terrace cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multivallate rath & souterrain (4.4 km), Doogary lough. possible crannog in doogary lough (4.4 km), Rath (5.1 km).

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