Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandAntrimCrosskennan fort. motte
MEDIEVAL · MOTTE

Crosskennan fort. motte

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2783
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
MOTTE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crosskennan fort is a medieval motte located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of Norman and Anglo-Norman fortification in Ireland, dating to the medieval period. Such mottes served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres in the post-conquest landscape of Ulster. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Archaeological Survey under monument identifier 2783.

Crosskennan fort. motte is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2783. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crosskennan fort. motte?

Crosskennan fort is a medieval motte located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2783.

What period does Crosskennan fort. motte date from?

Crosskennan fort. motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Crosskennan fort. motte?

Crosskennan fort. motte 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 2783.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crosskennan fort. motte?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath and motte (6.5 km), Bull mount. counterscarp rath reused as motte & bailey with later enclosure (6.9 km), Bivallate rath (7.7 km).

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