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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
The designation
Reference
NISMR MonID 15575
Authority
DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR)
Grid reference
H7990062620
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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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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Monuments
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Battlefields
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Roman World
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Civil War
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Ballymagillagh. platform rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH2.8 km
Crannog
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG5.5 km
Crannog
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG7 km
Sweat house
UNCERTAIN · SWEAT HOUSE7.6 km
Lisgobban fort. bivallate rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH7.8 km
Sessiamagaroll fort. rath, reused as bailey, & motte
E.CHRIST. · RATH & MOTTE8.7 km
Crannog
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG8.7 km
Charlemont fort. artillery fort
POST-MED · FORTIFICATION8.7 km
The ground beneath

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

Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of) stands on Tyrone Group, bedrock that formed in the Visean. The rock here is limestone, mudstone, sandstone and siltstone, with subordinate chert, coal and conglomerate.

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