Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonDungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of)
POST-MED · FORTIFICATION

Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of)

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15575
Period
POST-MED
Site type
FORTIFICATION
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dungannon castle is a post-medieval fortification located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The castle served as a significant stronghold of the O'Neill dynasty, particularly during the sixteenth century when the O'Neills held considerable power in Ulster. The site represents both defensive military architecture and, in later phases, domestic residence, reflecting the transition from strictly martial to residential fortification typical of late medieval and early modern Irish lordly residences. Although the castle no longer stands, its archaeological and historical significance lies in its association with one of Ireland's most prominent Gaelic Irish families during a period of considerable political and military importance in Irish history.

Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of)?

Dungannon castle is a post-medieval fortification located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15575.

What period does Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of) date from?

Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of) 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 Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of)?

Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of) 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 15575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballymagillagh. platform rath (2.8 km), Crannog (5.5 km), Crannog (7 km).

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