MEDIEVAL · MOUND

Mound - motte?

Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 1325
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound - motte? is a medieval motte located in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site represents a form of fortification characteristic of the Norman period in Ireland, typically consisting of an artificial or partially artificial earthen mound that would have supported a timber or stone structure. The uncertainty reflected in the designation suggests the mound's exact functional classification or dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. Such mottes were commonly constructed in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries as defensive strongholds by Norman settlers and their successors throughout Ulster and the wider Irish landscape.

Mound - motte? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 1325. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound - motte??

Mound - motte? is a medieval motte located in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 1325.

What period does Mound - motte? date from?

Mound - motte? dates from the medieval 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 - motte??

Mound - motte? 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 1325.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound - motte??

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tappatowsie. mound (2.9 km), Raised rath (3.2 km), Agivey, agivey bawn, ironmongers' buildings. plantation village site, house, bawn & mill (3.4 km).

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