What is recorded here
A church (WM038-012----) is located in N quadrant of a subrectangular-shaped graveyard (WM038-012001-) with Low's Castle (WM038-015----) 80m to the NE. According to Swan (1988, 17) there is evidence of an Early Christian enclosure in the quadrantal form of the graveyard boundary wall. No clear evidence for the existence of such an enclosure at this site.
Compiled by: Caimin O’Brien
Date of upload: 20 August 2015
A subrectangular-shaped ecclesiastical enclosure in Newtownlow, likely dating to the early medieval period, is associated with a church and graveyard and situated near Low's Castle. Local tradition and historical references suggest a possible link to early Christian activity, though specific folklore or named figures are not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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