Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBallymoneyCraigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure

Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 1597
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigs Upper is an uncertain enclosure located in the townland of Irish Craigs, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthwork whose precise chronological attribution remains undetermined, though such enclosures in the region may date from the prehistoric through early medieval periods. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to the understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the Ballymoney area, though its function and date require further investigation or excavation to establish with certainty.

Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 1597. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure?

Craigs Upper is an uncertain enclosure located in the townland of Irish Craigs, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 1597.

What period does Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure date from?

Craigs upper, irish craigs. 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 Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure?

Craigs upper, irish craigs. 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 1597.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raised rath (3 km), Round barrow (4.7 km), Carrowadoon. raised rath & souterrain (4.9 km).

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