DESERTED SETTLEMENT

Clachan

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16338
Site type
DESERTED SETTLEMENT
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clachan is a deserted settlement located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The site represents evidence of historical occupation and settlement patterns in the region, though specific details regarding its precise chronology and archaeological character remain within specialized heritage records. As a designated monument within Northern Ireland's heritage management system, it forms part of the broader archaeological landscape documenting settlement history in County Down.

Clachan is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16338. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Clachan?

Clachan is a deserted settlement located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16338.

Who is responsible for protecting Clachan?

Clachan 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 16338.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clachan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Open field system (0.1 km), Raised rath (1.7 km), A.p. site - barrow? (1.8 km).

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