Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandNewry And MourneEnclosure, possibly horizontal mill
E.CHRIST. · ENCLOSURE

Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill

Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8769
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The site comprises a substantial enclosure of unknown specific date, though such monuments are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement activity. The earthwork is recorded in the Historic Environment Division's monument inventory as a potentially multi-functional site, with documentary references suggesting the possible presence of a horizontal mill structure, though this interpretation remains uncertain. The surviving physical remains consist of the enclosure banks and ditches, which represent an important record of early settlement patterns in the region.

Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8769. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill?

Enclosure is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8769.

What period does Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill date from?

Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill dates from the e.christ. 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, possibly horizontal mill?

Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill 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 8769.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure, possibly horizontal mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large enclosure (5.1 km), Standing stone (5.3 km), Court tomb (6.4 km).

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