UNCERTAIN · MOUND

Grahamstown. mound

Ballymena, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2705
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grahamstown mound is an uncertain mound located near Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument's precise chronological attribution remains unresolved, though such earthworks in the region may date anywhere from the medieval period through to post-medieval times. Its physical form consists of a raised earthwork, though without formal excavation its original function and date cannot be definitively established. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 2705.

Grahamstown. mound is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2705. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grahamstown. mound?

Grahamstown mound is an uncertain mound located near Ballymena in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2705.

What period does Grahamstown. mound date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Grahamstown. mound?

Grahamstown. mound 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 2705.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grahamstown. mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giants grave. court tomb (7.8 km), Tardree stone. standing stone (7.9 km), Court tomb (8.1 km).

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