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Danes Cast is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of an earthen bank and ditch that extends across the landscape, characteristic of linear earthwork constructions from the prehistoric period. Such earthworks typically served territorial, defensive, or boundary-marking functions within ancient communities, though the precise chronology and original purpose of this particular example require further archaeological investigation. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric archaeology of the region and remains a scheduled monument under official protection.
Danes cast. linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7694. View the official record →
Danes Cast is a prehistoric linear earthwork located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7694.
Danes cast. linear earthwork dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Danes cast. linear earthwork 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 7694.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The danes cast. linear earthwork (6.5 km), Rath (6.6 km), Tierny fort. counterscarp rath (6.6 km).
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