What is recorded here
Billy’s medieval parish church stands beneath the modern church and graveyard in Glebe, County Antrim. Men and women have worshipped, buried their dead and marked the passing of years on the same ground since the middle ages. The old building is gone, but the purpose remains unchanged.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MEDIEVAL PARISH CHURCH OF BILLY, NOW SITE OF MODERN CHURCH & GRAVEYARD. Recorded period: MODERN; MED/L.MED. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Medieval parish church, 12th to 16th century; significant as a religious and community centre in the medieval landscape of Glebe. Its site continues to be used for worship and burial, reflecting continuity of sacred use.
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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