Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDerryEbrington barracks. fortification
C18TH · FORTIFICATION

Ebrington barracks. fortification

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11913
Period
C18TH
Site type
FORTIFICATION
Nation
Northern Ireland
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Overview

History & significance

Ebrington Barracks is an eighteenth-century fortification located in Derry, Northern Ireland. Constructed as a military installation during the period of British garrison expansion in Ireland, the barracks represents the defensive and administrative infrastructure typical of formal military establishments of that era. The site reflects the strategic importance of Derry as a fortified settlement and garrison town within the broader context of eighteenth-century military architecture and colonial administration. The barracks complex demonstrates the physical planning and construction standards characteristic of purpose-built military facilities of the period.

Ebrington barracks. fortification is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11913. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ebrington barracks. fortification?

Ebrington Barracks is an eighteenth-century fortification located in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11913.

What period does Ebrington barracks. fortification date from?

Ebrington barracks. fortification dates from the c18th 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 Ebrington barracks. fortification?

Ebrington barracks. fortification 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 11913.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ebrington barracks. fortification?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St brecan's chapel, st columb's chapel, domnach min-cluane. chapel & graveyard on earlier site (0.5 km), Linear, connected cellars (0.6 km), C17th windmill - ihr 02409 (1.4 km).

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