UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Enclosure

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12889
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises an earthwork of indeterminate date and function, characteristic of the class of features that may represent prehistoric settlement, agricultural management, or defensive structures of various periods. Without definitive archaeological investigation or dating evidence, its precise chronological attribution and historical significance remain unclear. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record as a matter of archaeological record, though its interpretation must remain provisional pending further study.

Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12889. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure?

Enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12889.

What period does Enclosure date from?

Enclosure dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure?

Enclosure 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 12889.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (0.1 km), Rath (3 km), Barrow (3.4 km).

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