Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLisburnBatemans land. henge
E.CHRIST. · SETTLEMENT SITE

Batemans land. henge

Lisburn, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6620
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
SETTLEMENT SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Batemans Land Henge is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a henge earthwork, a monument type characteristic of the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods in the British Isles, typically consisting of a circular bank and ditch with an internal open area. Archaeological investigation and monument recording have identified Early Christian settlement activity at the site, indicating later occupation and use of the landscape during the early medieval period. The monument represents an important example of ritual landscape use in prehistoric Ulster and subsequent continuity of settlement patterns in the same locality through to the Early Christian era.

Batemans land. henge is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Batemans land. henge?

Batemans Land Henge is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6620.

What period does Batemans land. henge date from?

Batemans land. henge dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a settlement site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Batemans land. henge?

Batemans land. henge 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 6620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Batemans land. henge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.2 km), Multi-ditched enclosure (6.3 km), Phil's fort. mound (motte? or raised rath?) (7.1 km).

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