Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghLarge, oval bivallate enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Large, oval bivallate enclosure

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5618
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Large, oval bivallate enclosure is an uncertain enclosure situated in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises two concentric oval banks and ditches, though the specific dating and functional purpose of the site remain uncertain within the archaeological record. Such bivallate enclosures occur across Ireland and Britain during later prehistoric periods, though without excavation or diagnostic artefactual evidence, the chronological placement of this particular example cannot be definitively established. The site's current condition and extent are recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 5618.

Large, oval bivallate enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5618. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Large, oval bivallate enclosure?

Large, oval bivallate enclosure is an uncertain enclosure situated in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5618.

What period does Large, oval bivallate enclosure date from?

Large, oval bivallate 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, oval bivallate enclosure?

Large, oval bivallate 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 5618.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large, oval bivallate enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The danes cast, the danes cast (north). linear earthwork (2.7 km), The danes cast, the danes cast (north). linear earthwork (2.8 km), The danes cast, the danes cast (north). linear earthwork (3 km).

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