Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghLough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10937
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lough Digh crannog is an Early Christian artificial island dwelling located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site represents the type of residential platform construction characteristic of early medieval Ireland, typically dating to the Early Christian period. Crannogs of this era served as secure domestic settlements, often associated with ecclesiastical or elite secular communities. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of early medieval settlement patterns and construction techniques in Ulster.

Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh?

Lough Digh crannog is an Early Christian artificial island dwelling located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10937.

What period does Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh date from?

Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh?

Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh 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 10937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lough digh crannog. crannog in lough digh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trannish island, curraghgole. artillery fort (3.6 km), Circular enclosure (4.4 km), Mote. cairn & enclosures - inauguration site (4.4 km).

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