Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArdsHarbour (itr site - see itr files for more info)
UNCERTAIN · HARBOUR

Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info)

Ards, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13450
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
HARBOUR
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Harbour is an uncertain harbour site located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 13450, reflecting the archaeological uncertainty regarding its precise function and chronological attribution. Without access to definitive archaeological survey data or excavation records for this specific location, the site's exact physical character and historical period remain unconfirmed in the available scholarly record. Further investigation and documentary research would be required to establish whether this represents evidence of medieval maritime activity, later harbour infrastructure, or another form of waterside installation.

Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info)?

Harbour is an uncertain harbour site located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13450.

What period does Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info) date from?

Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info) dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a harbour. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info)?

Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info) 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 13450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Harbour (itr site - see itr files for more info)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Oyster midden (0.5 km), Cup-marked stone (1.7 km), Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 2926 for details) (2.9 km).

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