What is recorded here
Yes. Early Christian monks may have prayed beneath open sky in Annagh and Moneysterlin, leaving no stone behind but marking the land with worship. The absence of ruins does not erase the presence of people; it suggests timber, cloth and breath instead of marble. That much smaller faith may have suited the Derry landscape, moving with seasons and disappearing when records ended.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MONASTERY? (unlocated). Recorded period: UNCERTAIN; E.CHRIST.. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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St. Comgall's ChurchChurch · 1.1 mi
Slieve Gallion NE TopMountain / peak · 2.6 mi
Corn StoreStore · 3.6 mi
Craigadick Picnic AreaPicnic place · 4.1 mi
War MemorialMonument · 5.5 mi
Lough FeaWalking route · 6.2 mi
Coltrim Picnic ParkPicnic place · 6.3 mi
Drumnaph ForestWood · 6.9 mi
Moydamlaght ForestForest · 7.2 mi