MODERN CHURCH & WELL on site of MEDIEVAL CHURCH: ARDRACHI, AIREARACHAID in Derryaghy — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Airearachaid, meaning high church, marks the oldest Christian site in Derryaghy. A modern church and well stand where a medieval building once rose, linking both eras in one place. The name itself records that people valued this spot enough to build, remember and return.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MODERN CHURCH & WELL on site of MEDIEVAL CHURCH: ARDRACHI, AIREARACHAID. Recorded period: MEDIEVAL; MODERN; UNCERTAIN. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

The medieval church at Ardrachi, Airearacha, in Derryaghy was likely built by a local Christian community in the early medieval period, with its name suggesting dedication to St Cachi or a similar local saint. The site retains significance as a religious and historical landmark, with a modern church and well erected on the same location, reflecting continuity of worship.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.