Nendrum Monastic Site

Nendrum is generally regarded as the best example of a pre-Norman monastic site in Northern Ireland that still has ruins form the original buildings. Thought to have been set-up by St Machaoi in the 5th century, it has also been linked to St Patrick in later sources. The monastery consists of three round dry-stone walled enclosures, one within the other, with evidence of industrial work being carried on outside. The central enclosure has a church ruin with sundial, the remains of round tower and a graveyard. The middle enclosure contains remains of huts and workshops. A summer cottage and its driveway, built on the site in the early 20th century, has been retained for use as a visitor centre. The centre houses interactive and graphic displays, models, artifacts and videos.