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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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