UNCERTAIN · MOUND

Mound - motte?

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 4061
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound is an uncertain motte located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument's classification remains unconfirmed due to limited archaeological investigation and ambiguous surface characteristics. Such undated earthworks in Ulster often relate to medieval fortification practices, though this particular example lacks definitive evidence of construction date or associated artefactual material. The site's archaeological potential remains significant should systematic survey or excavation be undertaken to clarify its origins and function within the local settlement hierarchy.

Mound - motte? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound - motte??

Mound is an uncertain motte located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4061.

What period does Mound - motte? date from?

Mound - motte? 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 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 4061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound - motte??

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The bohill stone, bochell stone, bowhill stone. round cairn & standing stone (6.4 km), Tullyrusk fort. raised rath & plantation fort (6.8 km), Donald's mound. mound - burial mound? (7 km).

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