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The quay works and slipway in Ards, County Down, is a maritime structure of uncertain chronology whose exact dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological investigation. The complex comprises two distinct portions of quay construction associated with a slipway, indicating its use for launching or hauling vessels, though the precise period of construction cannot be definitively established from surviving physical evidence alone. The monument's designation as uncertain reflects the challenges in determining whether these works date to the medieval, early modern, or later historical period without comprehensive archaeological examination or documentary corroboration. The site represents the maritime infrastructure characteristic of Ards's coastal economy, though its specific operational context and period of primary use require further scholarly investigation to establish with certainty.
2 portions of quay works and slipway is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13579. View the official record →
The quay works and slipway in Ards, County Down, is a maritime structure of uncertain chronology whose exact dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological investigation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13579.
2 portions of quay works and slipway dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a quay complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
2 portions of quay works and slipway is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 13579.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oyster midden (0.8 km), Cup-marked stone (2 km), Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 2926 for details) (3.2 km).
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