Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArdsKircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring
POST-MED · HARBOUR

Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring

Ards, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13552
Period
POST-MED
Site type
HARBOUR
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kircubbin harbour is a post-medieval harbour installation located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a quay, slipway, and mooring facilities that served the local maritime community. Dating to the post-medieval period, the harbour represents the development of commercial and fishing infrastructure in the region during the early modern era. The physical remains reflect the functional requirements of a working harbour designed to accommodate vessels and facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo and catch.

Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13552. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring?

Kircubbin harbour is a post-medieval harbour installation located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13552.

What period does Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring date from?

Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring dates from the post-med 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 Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring?

Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring 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 13552.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kircubbin harbour. quay, slipway and mooring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone fish trap (1 km), Tidal mill wall (2.6 km), Ardkeen castle, castle hill. motte and bailey with later tower-house (6 km).

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