Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghLough gall. crannog in lough gall
E.CHRIST. · CRANNOG

Lough gall. crannog in lough gall

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5248
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
CRANNOG
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lough Gall Crannog is a submerged artificial island settlement located in Lough Gall near Armagh in Northern Ireland. The crannog dates to the Early Christian period and represents a type of habitation common throughout Ireland during the early medieval centuries, when such water-based settlements provided defensible domestic and possibly monastic spaces. The site's physical character as a constructed island, built from timber and other organic materials, is typical of Early Christian crannogs that served as residences for families or religious communities. As recorded in the heritage monument record, this crannog contributes to understanding settlement patterns and living conditions in early medieval Ulster.

Lough gall. crannog in lough gall is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lough gall. crannog in lough gall?

Lough Gall Crannog is a submerged artificial island settlement located in Lough Gall near Armagh in Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5248.

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

Lough gall. crannog in lough gall 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 gall. crannog in lough gall?

Lough gall. crannog in lough gall 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 5248.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Liskyborough fort. bivallate rath (4.4 km), Mound - possible motte (5.2 km), Platform rath (5.3 km).

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