Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghCastle curlews. plantation castle
POST-MED · FORTIFICATION

Castle curlews. plantation castle

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14876
Period
POST-MED
Site type
FORTIFICATION
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plantation Castle is a post-medieval fortification located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The structure dates to the early seventeenth century, reflecting the military architecture of the Ulster Plantation period when English and Scottish settlers were establishing defensive positions throughout the region. The castle exemplifies the fortified houses constructed to protect plantation settlers and their interests during this period of colonial expansion and settlement in Ulster.

Castle curlews. plantation castle is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14876. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle curlews. plantation castle?

Plantation Castle is a post-medieval fortification located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14876.

What period does Castle curlews. plantation castle date from?

Castle curlews. plantation castle dates from the post-med period, and is classified as a fortification. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle curlews. plantation castle?

Castle curlews. plantation castle 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 14876.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle curlews. plantation castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holywell church. church, graveyard & carved stone (1.7 km), Headstone, the headstone. decorated cross-base (2.3 km), Bronze age wooden trackway (4.9 km).

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