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Mound is a motte in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, dating to the medieval period. The site represents a typical example of early Norman fortification in the Anglo-Norman settlement of Ulster, likely established in the late twelfth century following the invasion of John de Courcy. The mound itself survives as an earthwork, comprising the characteristic raised mound or artificial hill that formed the defensive core of such fortifications. Such mottes commonly supported timber structures on their summits and were frequently accompanied by bailey enclosures, serving as strongholds for the Anglo-Norman colonists during the initial phases of their consolidation of power in the region.
Mound - motte? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3772. View the official record →
Mound is a motte in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3772.
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.
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 3772.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary wall of joymount gardens (0.9 km), Fisherman's quay. stone quay (1 km), Wwii home guard storage buildings (1.9 km).
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