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UNCERTAIN · A.P. SITE

A.p. site - barrow?

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8360
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
A.P. SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A.p. site - barrow? is an uncertain archaeological site located in County Down, Northern Ireland, recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under monument identification number 8360. The site's classification as a probable barrow remains unconfirmed, reflecting the limited archaeological investigation or ambiguous surface evidence that has prevented definitive identification of its form and function. Without confirmed dating or excavation, the site's chronological period cannot be reliably established, though barrows in the Irish archaeological record typically date from the Neolithic through Bronze Age periods. The site's designation as uncertain underscores the importance of systematic field survey and archaeological assessment in establishing the character and significance of monuments across the Northern Ireland landscape.

A.p. site - barrow? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is A.p. site - barrow??

A.p. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8360.

What period does A.p. site - barrow? date from?

A.p. site - barrow? dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a a.p. site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting A.p. site - barrow??

A.p. site - barrow? 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 8360.

What other scheduled monuments are near A.p. site - barrow??

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rathmullan motte, rathmullan mound, rathmullan. raised rath reused as motte (0.4 km), Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 3454 for details) (1.6 km), Open field system (1.7 km).

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