UNCERTAIN · FORTIFICATION

Castle

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11232
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
FORTIFICATION
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle is an uncertain fortification located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument's precise dating and original function remain unclear, reflecting the challenges in identifying and interpreting defensive structures in this region where fortifications of various periods and types are densely distributed. Such uncertain classifications typically indicate that surviving archaeological or structural evidence is insufficient to confidently assign the site to a specific historical period or definitively establish its military purpose. Further archaeological investigation would be required to clarify the site's historical significance and developmental sequence.

Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle?

Castle is an uncertain fortification located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11232.

What period does Castle date from?

Castle dates from the uncertain 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?

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 11232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (1.1 km), Counterscarp rath (1.2 km), C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases (1.9 km).

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