CHURCH: MUIRCHU'S "NORTHERN CHURCH" in Armagh

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as CHURCH: MUIRCHU'S "NORTHERN CHURCH". Recorded period: E.CHRIST.. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Built in the 7th century, Muirchu's "Northern Church" in Armagh is traditionally associated with Saint Patrick and is considered one of the earliest Christian foundations in Ireland. It is significant as part of the religious and monastic landscape that established Armagh as a key center of early Irish Christianity.