What is recorded here
Woodburn Abbey likely cast its shadow over this graveyard during the late medieval period, marking death and memory in Carrickfergus. The chance connection between abbey and graves suggests monks or townspeople trusted that place with their last rest. Stone, soil and faith may have tangled there before the name faded.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as Graveyard (likely of Woodburn Abbey). Recorded period: LATE-MED. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Medieval monastic graveyard, likely associated with Woodburn Abbey; significant as a religious and burial site from the Late Medieval period.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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