Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownCorbelled pig crews (2)
UNCERTAIN · CORBELLED PIG STIE

Corbelled pig crews (2)

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8578
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
CORBELLED PIG STIE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corbelled pig crews (2) is an uncertain corbelled pig sty located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The structure represents a form of agricultural vernacular building associated with traditional pig husbandry practices in Ulster. Corbelled construction, whereby successive courses of stone are progressively cantilevered inward to form a roof, is characteristic of certain rural agricultural structures in the region. The precise dating and original function of this example remain uncertain, though such structures typically belong to the post-medieval or early modern period when organised pig keeping became established as part of mixed farming systems.

Corbelled pig crews (2) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corbelled pig crews (2)?

Corbelled pig crews (2) is an uncertain corbelled pig sty located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8578.

What period does Corbelled pig crews (2) date from?

Corbelled pig crews (2) dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a corbelled pig stie. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Corbelled pig crews (2)?

Corbelled pig crews (2) 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 8578.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corbelled pig crews (2)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raised rath (1.8 km), Clachan (2.5 km), Open field system (2.6 km).

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