E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Crannog

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10583
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

E.CHRIST. Crannog is a prehistoric or early medieval artificial island dwelling situated in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Crannogs of this type were constructed by building timber platforms or structures on shallow lake beds or marshy ground, serving as defensive and residential settlements. The site represents an important example of early settlement technology in Ireland, with such structures typically dating from the Bronze Age through to the medieval period, though precise dating for individual examples often requires archaeological investigation. The physical remains would comprise submerged or buried timber and stone elements, preserving evidence of domestic occupation and construction methods from pre-historic or early historic communities in the region.

Crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crannog?

E.CHRIST. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10583.

What period does Crannog date from?

Crannog 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?

Crannog 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 10583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked stone (3.6 km), Dual court tomb (3.8 km), Early christian monastic site, medieval church & graveyard (4.5 km).

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