What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as PRE-NORMAN CHURCH: CHURCH OF ST. BRIGID. Recorded period: MEDIEVAL; E.CHRIST.. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
The pre-Norman Church of St. Brigid in Downpatrick, County Down, was likely built in the 7th or 8th century, dedicated to St. Brigid of Kildare, and reflects early Christian monastic architecture. It holds significance as part of the ancient religious landscape of Down, associated with early Irish Christianity.
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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