Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBanbridgeMound, possibly barrow
PREHISTORIC · MOUND

Mound, possibly barrow

Banbridge, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7035
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mound is a prehistoric earthwork located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a substantial mound of earth whose precise dating and cultural attribution remain to be conclusively established through archaeological investigation, though its form suggests prehistoric origins, potentially Neolithic or Bronze Age. The site's physical character and surviving topography warrant further study to determine its original function, whether as a burial mound, ritual site, or settlement feature. As a recorded monument in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record, it remains of archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use patterns in the Banbridge area.

Mound, possibly barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mound, possibly barrow?

Mound is a prehistoric earthwork located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7035.

What period does Mound, possibly barrow date from?

Mound, possibly barrow 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, possibly barrow?

Mound, possibly barrow 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 7035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mound, possibly barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trivallate rath (6.7 km), Donaghmore cross. high cross, on early monastic site, & multiperiod church site with souterrain & enclosure (7 km), Counterscarp rath (7.6 km).

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