UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Hilltop enclosure

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15820
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hilltop enclosure is a probable prehistoric or early medieval earthwork situated in the Dungannon area of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises an enclosed space defined by a bank or similar linear earthwork feature, though the precise chronology and cultural attribution remain uncertain. Such enclosures are common elements of the Irish archaeological landscape and may date to any period from the Neolithic through to the medieval period. The site's exact function, whether domestic, ceremonial, or defensive, cannot be determined without further investigation or archaeological evidence.

Hilltop enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15820. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hilltop enclosure?

Hilltop enclosure is a probable prehistoric or early medieval earthwork situated in the Dungannon area of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15820.

What period does Hilltop enclosure date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Hilltop enclosure?

Hilltop 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 15820.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hilltop enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnteel church. medieval parish church & graveyard, also site of c13th battle (1.6 km), Crannog in carnteel lough (1.9 km), Aghaloo. medieval church & graveyard (1.9 km).

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