DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomNorthern IrelandFermanaghWhite Island
White Island Church and Carved Figures
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomNorthern IrelandFermanaghWhite Island
White Island Church and Carved Figures
Highlight • Monument
White Island Church and Carved Figures
Cycling
5.0
(1)
Cycling is not permitted at this location
Tips
christian427
August 25, 2023
Cycling
White Island
Another delightful waterborne outing is to White Island, home of a famous row of early Christian statues. The ferry leaves from Castle Archdale Country Park, near Irvinestown.
The ruins of the ancient church are situated near the shore, built on the site of an earlier monastic settlement. Its fine arched Romanesque doorway is still intact. Famous carved figures sit in a line along the interior wall. They were probably constructed between 800 and 1000, and were later used as building stones in the church, before being uncovered in recent centuries.
- web.archive.org/web/20120224043140/http://culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=746
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Island,_County_Fermanagh
Another delightful waterborne outing is to White Island, home of a famous row of early Christian statues. The ferry leaves from Castle Archdale Country Park, near Irvinestown.
The ruins of the ancient church are situated near the shore, built on the site of an earlier monastic settlement. Its fine arched Romanesque doorway is still intact. Famous carved figures sit in a line along the interior wall. They were probably constructed between 800 and 1000, and were later used as building stones in the church, before being uncovered in recent centuries.
- web.archive.org/web/20120224043140/http://culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=746
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Island,_County_Fermanagh
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near White Island Church and Carved Figures
Details
Informations
Elevation 40 m