Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghCrom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden
POST-MED · FORTIFICATION

Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11231
Period
POST-MED
Site type
FORTIFICATION
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crom Castle is a post-medieval fortification located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, constructed during the seventeenth century as a defensive structure by the English planter class. The castle represents the period of consolidation following the Flight of the Earls and the Ulster Plantation, serving as both residence and stronghold for its occupants. The structure exemplifies the architectural conventions of early modern fortified houses, adapted to the needs of settler colonists establishing control over newly acquired Irish lands. The site, now in the care of the National Trust, preserves important evidence of post-medieval settlement patterns and the material culture of the plantation period in Ulster.

Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden?

Crom Castle is a post-medieval fortification located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, constructed during the seventeenth century as a defensive structure by the English planter class. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11231.

What period does Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden date from?

Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden dates from the post-med period, and is classified as a fortification. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden?

Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden 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 11231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crom castle, crom old castle. castle & garden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (2.2 km), C6th monastery, multiperiod church site , graveyard, two-cross shafts & bases (2.8 km), Castle (3 km).

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