Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghCrannog in mount seborough lough
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Crannog in mount seborough lough

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11000
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crannog in Mount Seborough Lough is an Early Christian artificial island settlement located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site represents a tradition of crannog construction that flourished in medieval Ireland from the Early Christian period onwards, with such settlements serving as defensive and residential centres for local communities. The crannog would originally have supported domestic structures, likely including a wooden roundhouse or hall, constructed upon a deliberately engineered island platform within the lough. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation during the Early Christian centuries, positioning this site within the broader landscape of Early Medieval settlement in Ulster and demonstrating the strategic and social importance of lacustrine settlements during this period.

Crannog in mount seborough lough is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crannog in mount seborough lough?

Crannog in Mount Seborough Lough is an Early Christian artificial island settlement located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11000.

What period does Crannog in mount seborough lough date from?

Crannog in mount seborough lough dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Crannog in mount seborough lough?

Crannog in mount seborough lough 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 11000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crannog in mount seborough lough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lisnamallard. henge (1.2 km), Leagaun. standing stone (1.6 km), Large hilltop enclosure (5.3 km).

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