Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBanbridgeMulti-ditched enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Multi-ditched enclosure

Banbridge, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6968
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multi-ditched enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises multiple ditched features whose precise function and chronological attribution remain unresolved within the archaeological record. Without definitive dating evidence or clear structural identification, the site's historical significance cannot be firmly established, though the presence of multiple ditches suggests some form of defensive or demarcating purpose typical of Iron Age or later prehistoric enclosures. The uncertain classification reflects the challenges of interpreting earthwork sites where surface investigation and available archaeological data have not yielded conclusive evidence of period, use, or cultural association.

Multi-ditched enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6968. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-ditched enclosure?

Multi-ditched enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6968.

What period does Multi-ditched enclosure date from?

Multi-ditched enclosure dates from the uncertain 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 6968.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-ditched enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (5.6 km), Rath (6 km), Red row. bivallate rath (6.2 km).

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