UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Large enclosure

Craigavon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5054
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Large enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The monument's chronological attribution remains unclear, reflecting the interpretative challenges posed by its archaeological record. As an enclosure of undetermined date and function, it contributes to the broader understanding of settlement patterns and land use in the Craigavon area, though its specific historical significance cannot be firmly established without further archaeological investigation or dating evidence.

Large enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Large enclosure?

Large enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5054.

What period does Large enclosure date from?

Large 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 Large enclosure?

Large 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 5054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi-ditched enclosure (2.5 km), Achcli. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard with bullaun & ?holy well (2.8 km), Clanrolla mound. mound (3.3 km).

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