Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownQuadrilateral enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Quadrilateral enclosure

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8036
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Quadrilateral enclosure is an uncertain enclosure situated in County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of an irregular quadrilateral earthwork whose precise dating and function remain unresolved within the archaeological record. Without definitive diagnostic features or excavation evidence, the site cannot be confidently assigned to a particular period, though its rectilinear form suggests possible Iron Age or Romano-British origins. The enclosure survives as an earthwork and remains of archaeological interest pending further investigation or study.

Quadrilateral enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Quadrilateral enclosure?

Quadrilateral enclosure is an uncertain enclosure situated in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8036.

What period does Quadrilateral enclosure date from?

Quadrilateral 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 Quadrilateral enclosure?

Quadrilateral 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 8036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Quadrilateral enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 3454 for details) (3.1 km), Rathmullan motte, rathmullan mound, rathmullan. raised rath reused as motte (3.7 km), A.p. site - barrow? (3.7 km).

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