
What is recorded here
Kilowen medieval church stands ruined in County Down, its graveyard holding two cross-carved stones that have watched the land since the fifteenth century. The stones mark a place where worship and death became one, their carves still sharp enough to suggest prayer never fully left. They remain scheduled and visible, waiting for someone to read the crosses without needing a name or date.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as KILLOWEN MEDIEVAL CHURCH (ruined) and GRAVEYARD; with 2 CROSS-CARVED STONES. Recorded period: E.CHRIST.; UNCERTAIN; C15TH. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Medieval church and graveyard, 15th century, with two cross-carved stones; significant as a religious and funerary site reflecting Christian traditions in early modern Ireland.
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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