Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandColeraineAgivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill
POST-MED · SETTLEMENT

Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill

Coleraine, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11825
Period
POST-MED
Site type
SETTLEMENT
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Agivey is a post-medieval settlement site located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, comprising a bawn, house, mill, and associated ironmongers' buildings. The site dates to the period of English and Scottish plantation in Ulster, reflecting the early modern colonisation of the region through agricultural and industrial settlement. The bawn, a defensive enclosure typical of plantation-era fortified farmsteads, would have protected dwelling and working structures within its walls. The presence of ironmongers' buildings indicates craft production and metalworking activity integrated within the plantation settlement, suggesting economic diversification beyond agrarian pursuits.

Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11825. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill?

Agivey is a post-medieval settlement site located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, comprising a bawn, house, mill, and associated ironmongers' buildings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11825.

What period does Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill date from?

Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill dates from the post-med period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill?

Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill 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 11825.

What other scheduled monuments are near Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel of aghadowey, agivey church, agivey chapel. church, graveyard hole-stone & font (0.7 km), Raised rath (or motte?) (1.8 km), Barrow (2.4 km).

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