E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Crannog

Banbridge, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7808
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crannog is a prehistoric lake dwelling site located near Banbridge in County Down, Northern Ireland. The site represents evidence of Iron Age settlement, typical of the crannog tradition of artificial or semi-artificial island habitations that were constructed in shallow water bodies across Ireland and Scotland during the later prehistoric period. Such structures provided defensive advantages and access to aquatic resources, and archaeological investigation has revealed artefactual assemblages consistent with domestic occupation. The Banbridge crannog contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and lifeways in Iron Age Ulster.

Crannog is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7808. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crannog?

Crannog is a prehistoric lake dwelling site located near Banbridge in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7808.

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 7808.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crannog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (6.8 km), Platform rath (8.2 km), Platform rath (8.4 km).

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