Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghBarrow or possibly hengiform enclosure
BRONZE AGE · BARROWPossible

Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16065
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
BARROWPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure is a Bronze Age monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site's designation reflects archaeological uncertainty regarding its precise form and function, with evidence suggesting it may represent either a funerary barrow or a hengiform ceremonial enclosure, both monument types characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such ambiguity in classification is not uncommon in Irish archaeological records where erosion and later land use have obscured original structural details. The monument remains of significance to understanding Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in the Ulster region.

Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure?

Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure is a Bronze Age monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16065.

What period does Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure date from?

Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a barrowpossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure?

Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure 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 16065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barrow or possibly hengiform enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large oval earthwork possibly rath (4.8 km), Church, graveyard & enclosure (6 km), Rectangular enclosure (6.1 km).

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