E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Crannog

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14779
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

E.CHRIST. Crannog in Dungannon, County Tyrone, is a prehistoric artificial island settlement of Iron Age date. Crannogs were constructed by building timber-framed structures upon artificially created or modified islands within lakes or wetland areas, serving as defensive settlements and providing protection from raids and natural hazards. This example represents an important class of archaeological monument widespread throughout Ireland and Scotland during the late prehistoric period. The site preserves evidence of early settlement patterns and construction techniques characteristic of Iron Age communities in Ulster.

Crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14779. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Crannog?

E.CHRIST. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14779.

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 14779.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (3.5 km), Clonfeacle, clonfeacle cross. multiperiod church & graveyard with cross (3.6 km), Mullan fort. artillery fort (3.8 km).

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