Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandAntrimRectangular earthwork
UNCERTAIN · EARTHWORK

Rectangular earthwork

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2760
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
EARTHWORK
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectangular earthwork is an uncertain earthwork located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a rectangular earthwork feature whose precise dating and original function remain unclear within the archaeological record. Such earthworks in the region may potentially belong to various periods, from prehistoric to medieval times, though without excavation or more detailed survey work, its chronological placement cannot be established with certainty. The monument is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record as a site of archaeological interest meriting further investigation.

Rectangular earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2760. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular earthwork?

Rectangular earthwork is an uncertain earthwork located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2760.

What period does Rectangular earthwork date from?

Rectangular earthwork dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Rectangular earthwork?

Rectangular earthwork 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 2760.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antrim castle. c17th castle (8.2 km), Mound - motte? (8.3 km), Mound (8.5 km).

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