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  • Devenish Ecclesiastical Site

    Topics:
    • Historic environment

    Devenish, Trory
    Enniskillen
    BT94 2FE
    United Kingdom

    Contact

    Phone: 028 9082 3207
    Email: scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk
    Website: https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/devenish-island-monastic-site-…

    Additional Information

    Open to the public: Yes, entry is free (Sometimes public access is restricted due to works for example. Check before you visit)
    Grid reference: H2240046900
    View on the Historic Environment Map Viewer
    SM number: FER 211:021
    View details on the NI Sites & Monuments Record (NISMR)

    About Devenish Ecclesiastical Site

    Devenish Ecclesiastical Site was founded in the 6th century by Saint Molaise on one of Lough Erne’s many islands.

    During its history it has been raided by Vikings (837AD), burned (1157AD) and flourished (Middle Ages) as a parish church site and St. Mary’s Augustine Priory. There are ruins from different time periods on site; the earliest being St. Molaise house (small church) and the round tower which are 12th Century. A second church from the 13th Century, which was extended over time, was the lower church.

    St. Marys Augustinian Priory on the hilltop has been dated from the middle 15th Century to early 16th Century with a church, tower and small cloister. In the graveyard stands a distinctive, unusual, intricately carved stone cross from the 15th Century.

    Note that Devenish Island is only accessible by water.

    This site is one of many places to explore on the Lough Erne Pilgrim Way.

    Other historic places you can visit:
    Love Heritage NI

    Devenish Ecclesiastical Site

    Devenish Ecclesiastical Site
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