Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDownRectilinear enclosure
MEDIEVAL · ENCLOSURE

Rectilinear enclosure

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8022
Period
MEDIEVAL
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectilinear enclosure is a medieval earthwork monument located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The enclosure is defined by its distinctive rectangular or rectilinear plan, a characteristic form of medieval field systems and settlement organisation in the region. Such enclosures typically date from the medieval period and served functions related to agriculture, livestock management, or settlement demarcation. The monument represents evidence of medieval land use and territorial organisation in Ulster.

Rectilinear enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectilinear enclosure?

Rectilinear enclosure is a medieval earthwork monument located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8022.

What period does Rectilinear enclosure date from?

Rectilinear enclosure dates from the medieval 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 Rectilinear enclosure?

Rectilinear 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 8022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectilinear enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windmill stump (c.f. ihr 3454 for details) (4.9 km), Tower-house (6.1 km), A.p. site - barrow? (6.1 km).

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