Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCraigavonMulti-ditched enclosure
PREHISTORIC · ENCLOSURE

Multi-ditched enclosure

Craigavon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6646
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multi-ditched enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure located in Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises multiple concentric or parallel ditches, a defensive or demarcative feature characteristic of later prehistoric settlement and ceremonial sites in Ireland. Such multi-ditched enclosures are typically dated to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, though the precise chronology of this particular example would require archaeological investigation or documentary evidence. The site represents an important component of the prehistoric landscape of the Craigavon area and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and land use in prehistoric Ulster.

Multi-ditched enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6646. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-ditched enclosure?

Multi-ditched enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure located in Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6646.

What period does Multi-ditched enclosure date from?

Multi-ditched enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Multi-ditched enclosure?

Multi-ditched enclosure 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 6646.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-ditched enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clanrolla mound. mound (1.2 km), Large enclosure (2.5 km), Achcli. medieval church (in ruins) & graveyard with bullaun & ?holy well (5.3 km).

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