UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Large enclosure

Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8840
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 the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Record but its precise dating and function remain archaeologically indeterminate. As an uncertain enclosure, it represents a category of earthwork that may derive from various periods, including prehistoric, medieval, or post-medieval phases of settlement and land use. The site's architectural character and historical significance require further archaeological investigation to establish its chronological context and cultural associations.

Large enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8840. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Large enclosure?

Large enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8840.

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 8840.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large hilltop enclosure (4 km), Stone faced rath - one of a pair with 051 (5.4 km), Mound - possibly barrow (5.4 km).

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