Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandNewry And MourneGlasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough

Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6150
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glasdrumman Lough Crannog is a prehistoric artificial island settlement located in Newry and Mourne, County Down, Northern Ireland. The crannog represents Early Christian period occupation and was constructed through the deliberate building up of timber, stone, and organic material within the lough to create a habitable platform. Such crannogs served as defensive and prestigious residences for élite families during the early medieval period in Ireland. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under the designation HED NI NISMR MonID 6150.

Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough?

Glasdrumman Lough Crannog is a prehistoric artificial island settlement located in Newry and Mourne, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6150.

What period does Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough date from?

Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough?

Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough 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 6150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glasdrumman lough. crannog in glasdrumman lough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (2.5 km), Counterscarp rath (2.6 km), Cashel (3 km).

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