Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownNewcastle harbour. harbour
C19TH · HARBOUR

Newcastle harbour. harbour

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13894
Period
C19TH
Site type
HARBOUR
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newcastle harbour is a nineteenth-century port facility located in County Down, Northern Ireland. Constructed during the period of industrial and maritime expansion in the nineteenth century, the harbour served the local coastal economy and fishing industry. The structure reflects the engineering standards and commercial ambitions of Victorian-era harbour development in Ulster, providing both practical maritime infrastructure and evidence of the region's economic activity during this period.

Newcastle harbour. harbour is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newcastle harbour. harbour?

Newcastle harbour is a nineteenth-century port facility located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13894.

What period does Newcastle harbour. harbour date from?

Newcastle harbour. harbour dates from the c19th period, and is classified as a harbour. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Newcastle harbour. harbour?

Newcastle harbour. harbour 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 13894.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newcastle harbour. harbour?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap (0.6 km), Wwii pillbox - dhp no.3 (0.8 km), Lady annesley's fish trap. fish trap (0.9 km).

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