What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as CHURCH with CROSS SLAB; CARVED VIRGIN and CHILD; FONT and 2 BULLAUNS: ST. MARY'S. Recorded period: UNCERTAIN. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Probably dating to the early medieval period, this site includes a cross slab and carved imagery of the Virgin and Child, suggesting Christian worship or commemoration. The presence of bullauns and a font may indicate a small chapel or holy well site, possibly associated with local pilgrimage or baptismal practices.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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HOLY WELL: ST. PATRICK'S WELL in Sheepland BegHOLY WELL: ST. PATRICK'S WELL · 1495 yd
LignatinnyBay · 1512 yd
Ardtole ChurchWalking route · 1.2 mi
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MEDIEVAL CHURCH (unlocated): LISMOLYN in Bishops CourtMEDIEVAL CHURCH (unlocated): LISMOLYN · 1.6 mi
CASTLE (unlocated) in Bishops CourtCASTLE (unlocated) · 1.6 mi
Enclosure/Building in ArdtoleEnclosure/Building · 1.7 mi
BAWN (unlocated) in Bishops CourtBAWN (unlocated) · 1.7 mi
Ballyhornan Picnic SitePicnic place · 1.8 mi
Guns IslandIslet · 1.8 mi