PREHISTORIC · BARROWPossible

Possible barrow

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9379
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
BARROWPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Possible barrow is a prehistoric barrow located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument represents Bronze Age or earlier funerary practice in the region, though the limited archaeological investigation of this particular site means its precise dating and original form remain uncertain. As with many barrows in Ulster, it reflects the importance of monumental burial tradition during the prehistoric period. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record, reflecting its recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological significance.

Possible barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9379. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Possible barrow?

Possible barrow is a prehistoric barrow located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9379.

What period does Possible barrow date from?

Possible barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a barrowpossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Possible barrow?

Possible 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 9379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Possible barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sweat house (2.2 km), Bivallate rath (2.5 km), Bivallate rath (3.3 km).

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