Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghRectangular enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Rectangular enclosure

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10135
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectangular enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument's precise dating and original function remain unclear due to the limited archaeological evidence available for this site. Its rectangular form suggests it may represent a domestic, agricultural, or defensive structure of medieval or early modern date, though definitive chronological assignment cannot be made without further investigation. The enclosure is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record as a significant archaeological feature warranting continued scholarly attention.

Rectangular enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular enclosure?

Rectangular enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10135.

What period does Rectangular enclosure date from?

Rectangular 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 Rectangular enclosure?

Rectangular 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 10135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Church, graveyard & enclosure (0.1 km), Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. (2.3 km), Mound, possibly crannog (3.7 km).

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