Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghMound & battle site (1499)
PREHISTORIC · MOUND

Mound & battle site (1499)

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10548
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound & battle site (1499) is a prehistoric earthwork located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a substantial mound of archaeological significance dating to prehistoric periods, though the precise chronology requires specialist assessment. The monument's dual designation as both a mound and battle site suggests it may have served defensive or ceremonial purposes in antiquity, with possible later reuse during conflict. As a recorded monument in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record, it remains an important element of the county's prehistoric archaeological landscape.

Mound & battle site (1499) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10548. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Mound & battle site (1499)?

Mound & battle site (1499) is a prehistoric earthwork located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10548.

What period does Mound & battle site (1499) date from?

Mound & battle site (1499) dates from the prehistoric 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 Mound & battle site (1499)?

Mound & battle site (1499) 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 10548.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound & battle site (1499)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked stone (2.2 km), Dual court tomb (2.3 km), Early christian monastic site, medieval church & graveyard (2.9 km).

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