UNCERTAIN · MOUND

Moat, mote. mound

Larne, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2890
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moat is an uncertain mound located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Register under monument ID 2890. The mound's precise date and function remain undetermined from the available archaeological record, though such earthworks in Ulster commonly relate to medieval settlement activity or earlier prehistoric use. Without definitive excavation or diagnostic finds, the site's historical significance and original period of construction cannot be established with certainty.

Moat, mote. mound is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2890. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moat, mote. mound?

Moat is an uncertain mound located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2890.

What period does Moat, mote. mound date from?

Moat, mote. mound dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Moat, mote. mound?

Moat, mote. mound 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 2890.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moat, mote. mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure & structure (4.7 km), St. john of ransevyn. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard (6.2 km), Motte (6.2 km).

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