Nendrum Monastic Site

Mahee Island, Ringneill Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EP

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Nendrum is thought to have been set up by St Machaoi in the 5th Century and also has links to St Patrick in later sources. The monastery consists of 3 round dry stone walled enclosures, one within the other. There is evidence of industrial works in the outer enclosure; a central enclosure with a church ruin and sundial, the remains of a round tower and a graveyard. The middle enclosure has the remains of huts and workshops. It is thought to be the best example of a pre-Norman monastic site in Northern Ireland.

No unaccompanied children under the age of 16.

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* Grounds open daily throughout the year.
Visitor Centre open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am - 5.00pm, last admission 4.30pm, until end of September.

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