Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghHengiform enclosure
BRONZE AGE · HENGEPossible

Hengiform enclosure

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5382
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
HENGEPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hengiform enclosure is a Bronze Age henge monument located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The site exhibits the characteristic circular earthwork form typical of henge structures, comprising a bank and ditch arrangement that defines a ceremonial or ritual space. As a henge of Bronze Age date, it represents evidence of formalized gathering places and ritual activity during the later prehistoric period in Ireland. The monument is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Register under Monument ID 5382, ensuring its protection and scholarly recognition as a significant archaeological resource.

Hengiform enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5382. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hengiform enclosure?

Hengiform enclosure is a Bronze Age henge monument located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5382.

What period does Hengiform enclosure date from?

Hengiform enclosure dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a hengepossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hengiform enclosure?

Hengiform enclosure 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 5382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hengiform enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath reused as tree ring (2.2 km), Rath (2.4 km), Rath (2.8 km).

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