PREHISTORIC · BARROW

Barrow

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9288
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
BARROW
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow is a prehistoric barrow located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument represents funerary practice of the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, though precise dating requires archaeological assessment. Its form and construction reflect the burial traditions of early prehistoric communities in Ulster, when earthen or stone mounds were raised to mark significant interment sites. The barrow survives as a landscape feature of archaeological importance, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practice in the region.

Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9288. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow?

Barrow is a prehistoric barrow located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9288.

What period does Barrow date from?

Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a barrow. 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 9288.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.2 km), Rath (4.9 km), Abbey, davy's island. c12th church and enclosure (5.2 km).

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