Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB18/03/059

Address :
KILLOWEN CHURCH RUINS, KILLOWEN GRAVEYARD KILLYLEAGH Downpatrick CO.DOWN

Townland:
Corporation (Killyleagh)

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:
01/02/1980 00:00:00

Date of De-listing:
16/03/2009 00:00:00

Current Use:
Archaeological Site

Former Use
Church

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
No

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
Yes

Derelict:
Yes

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OS Map No:
206 - 1SE

IG Ref:
J5242 5323

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Owner Category

Local Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

Located in low marshy ground, adjacent to the Dibney river, a short distance North West from Killyleagh and off the Shrigley Road. The church ruin in this graveyard, which was consolidated in the 1990s , dates to the 15th century, but cross carved slabs found at the site, along with a Romanesque fragment, apparently of a jamb, point to an earlier foundation here.

Architects

Historical Information

Remains of a 15th century church. Church was listed in February 1980 and scheduled in October 2008.. References Primary: 1 NIEA SMR DOW 24:31

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

This 15th century ruin was previously listed, but in October 2008 it was given protection through scheduling which is considered to be more appropriate for this ancient church.

General Comments

Date of Survey

09 October 2008