UNCERTAIN · MOUND

Barrow

Coleraine, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11792
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow is an uncertain mound located in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument's precise dating and function remain indeterminate from available archaeological evidence, though such earthworks in the region may relate to prehistoric burial practices or early medieval settlement activity. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under monument identification number 11792 as part of the systematic archaeological documentation of the county. Without definitive excavation or diagnostic finds, the mound's historical significance cannot be determined with certainty, though its survival as an upstanding earthwork preserves potential evidence for future archaeological investigation.

Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow?

Barrow is an uncertain mound located in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11792.

What period does Barrow date from?

Barrow dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow?

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 11792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tappatowsie. mound (1.1 km), Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill (2.4 km), Chapel of aghadowey, agivey church, agivey chapel. church, graveyard hole-stone & font (2.7 km).

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