Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandColeraineCashel rock, cashel. large enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure

Coleraine, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11995
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cashel Rock is a large uncertain enclosure located near Coleraine in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The site comprises an extensive earthwork of unclear classification, reflecting the interpretive challenges presented by many upland or marginal enclosures in the archaeological record of the region. Without more detailed excavation or specialist survey, the precise chronology and functional purpose of the monument remain unresolved, though such features in the north of Ireland may belong to various periods from the prehistoric through to the medieval era. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 11995.

Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11995. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure?

Cashel Rock is a large uncertain enclosure located near Coleraine in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11995.

What period does Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure date from?

Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure dates from the uncertain 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 Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure?

Cashel rock, cashel. large 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 11995.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cashel rock, cashel. large enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wedge tomb (3.5 km), St. adamnan's footprints, giant's track, shane's leap. inauguration stone (4.4 km), The rhellick. killeen, possibly cashel & souterrain (4.8 km).

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