Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandAntrimRectangular enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Rectangular enclosure

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 2996
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectangular enclosure is an uncertain enclosure situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument is defined by its rectilinear plan, though its precise chronological attribution remains undetermined from available archaeological evidence. Such rectangular enclosures in the Irish landscape may belong to various periods ranging from the medieval to the early modern era, and without excavation or diagnostic surface features, definitive dating has not been established. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record as a monument of archaeological interest, reflecting the importance of preserving such features for future research and interpretation.

Rectangular enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 2996. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular enclosure?

Rectangular enclosure is an uncertain enclosure situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 2996.

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 2996.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bastion (6 km), Antrim castle. c17th castle (6 km), Mound - motte? (6 km).

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