Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghCabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure
E.CHRIST. · ENCLOSURE

Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15631
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cabragh fort is a large hilltop enclosure located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument is classified as an Early Christian enclosure, a type of defensive settlement characteristic of the early medieval period in Ireland. The fort occupies a commanding position on high ground, from which its occupants could maintain control over the surrounding landscape. Such enclosures typically served as residences for local élites and their households during the Early Christian period, when they functioned as centres of both secular and ecclesiastical authority in their respective territories.

Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15631. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure?

Cabragh fort is a large hilltop enclosure located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15631.

What period does Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure date from?

Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure?

Cabragh fort. large hilltop 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 15631.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cabragh fort. large hilltop enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (6.4 km), Giants' grave. dual court tomb (7.4 km), Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb (8 km).

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