The Church at Saul is built on the site of Saint Patrick’s earliest place of Christian worship in Ireland and was founded by the Saint in 432 AD. The original Church was made of wood and many Church’s have been rebuilt on this site over the centuries, the most recent being in 1932 to celebrate the 1500^th anniversary of its foundation, the design of the this Church of Ireland Church echoes its early Christian heritage. Its interior is barn-like with rough granite walls and a dark wooden roof, while its spire is shaped like a round tower. There are many interesting artifacts at the site including stone-built graves and a collection of cross-carved stones dating from the 8^th to the mid-12^th century.

Close by on the crest of Slieve Patrick is the tallest statue of St Patrick in the world, an ornamental gate leads to a broad uphill path, near the top of the path you will find a grotto and the magnificent statue, inset bronze panels illustrate scenes from the life of Ireland’s Patron Saint.

The path leads further to the summit of the mountain where visitors can enjoy the scenic views of Strangford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.

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Saul Church

Saul Church

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