Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghFriar's walk. linear earthwork
UNCERTAIN · EARTHWORK

Friar's walk. linear earthwork

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9218
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
EARTHWORK
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Friar's Walk is a linear earthwork located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a raised bank or embankment that extends across the landscape, characteristic of linear earthworks common in the region. The dating and original purpose of this feature remain uncertain, though such earthworks in Ulster may relate to various periods from medieval times onwards, potentially serving functions such as boundary definition or territorial demarcation. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under designation HED NI NISMR MonID 9218.

Friar's walk. linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Friar's walk. linear earthwork?

Friar's Walk is a linear earthwork located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9218.

What period does Friar's walk. linear earthwork date from?

Friar's walk. linear earthwork dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Friar's walk. linear earthwork?

Friar's walk. linear earthwork 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 9218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Friar's walk. linear earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.5 km), Rath (5 km), Abbey, davy's island. c12th church and enclosure (5.5 km).

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