MEDIEVAL · MOUND

Mound - motte?

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 3519
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound is a medieval motte located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site represents a form of fortification characteristic of the Norman and early medieval period in Ireland, when such earthwork castles were constructed to establish military control and territorial authority. The motte itself consists of a raised earthen mound, a typical defensive feature of twelfth and thirteenth century settlement patterns in Ulster. As a monument of this type and period, it contributes to the archaeological record of medieval occupation and the Norman presence in the north of Ireland.

Mound - motte? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3519. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound - motte??

Mound is a medieval motte located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3519.

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 3519.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound - motte??

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath (6.8 km), Mound (7.4 km), Raised rath or motte (7.8 km).

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