What is recorded here

Dungiven priory layered an early monastic site, an Augustinian priory, churches, a manor-house, a tower-house and a bawn in one place. St Patrick’s altar and bed give the old church a sudden personal edge, as if prayer and rest once shared the same small room.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as EARLY MONASTIC SITE; AUGUSTINIAN PRIORY; CHURCH; MANOR-HOUSE; TOWER-HOUSE; BAWN: DUNGIVEN PRIORY; OLD CHURCH; DUNGIVEN CHURCH; ST PATRICK'S ALTAR & BED. Recorded period: MED/L.MED; POST-MED; E.CHRIST.. Recorded protection: State Care and Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

Dungiven Priory was founded as an Augustinian priory in the 12th century and is associated with an early monastic site linked to St Patrick's Altar and Bed, indicating its long-standing religious significance. The site reflects the medieval religious and secular landscape of the region, with remains including a church, manor-house, tower-house, and bawn.

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