Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghNiall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow
UNCERTAIN · MOUND

Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5387
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Niall's Mound, also known as O'Neill's Mound, is an uncertain mound located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The monument's precise dating and original function remain unclear from available archaeological evidence, though such earthworks in the region are often associated with medieval or later periods. The site has attracted local and historical interest, particularly given its proximity to territories associated with the O'Neill dynasty, though definitive archaeological investigation has not established its chronology or purpose with certainty. The mound survives as a substantial earthwork, though its specific physical dimensions and current condition are not fully documented in readily accessible scholarly sources.

Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow?

Niall's Mound, also known as O'Neill's Mound, is an uncertain mound located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5387.

What period does Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow date from?

Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow dates from the uncertain 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 Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow?

Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or 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 5387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Niall's mound, o'neill's mound. cairn or barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The danes cast, the danes cast (north). linear earthwork (5.3 km), The danes cast, the danes cast (north). linear earthwork (5.5 km), Rath (6.1 km).

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