Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLarneLittle ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains
E.CHRIST. · SETTLEMENT SITE

Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains

Larne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2463
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
SETTLEMENT SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Ardymagh is an ecclesiastical enclosure with associated souterrains situated in the parish of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site represents an early Christian settlement, evidenced by its enclosed layout typical of Early Christian monastic establishments in Ireland, dating to the early medieval period. The presence of souterrains, subterranean stone-built chambers, indicates both the antiquity of settlement at this location and the practical concerns of its inhabitants regarding storage or refuge. The monument is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 2463.

Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2463. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains?

Little Ardymagh is an ecclesiastical enclosure with associated souterrains situated in the parish of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2463.

What period does Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains date from?

Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a settlement site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains?

Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains 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 2463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little ardymagh. ecclesiastical enclosure with souterrains?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunamoy moat. motte (4.9 km), Adam corry, ballycor. medieval church & graveyard (5.9 km), Enclosure (7.3 km).

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