Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandColeraineRough fort. earthwork
UNCERTAIN · EARTHWORK

Rough fort. earthwork

Coleraine, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12345
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
EARTHWORK
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rough Fort is an uncertain earthwork located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of an earthwork of indeterminate date and function, reflecting the challenges in classification that affect many upstanding archaeological features in the region where erosion, land use, and limited excavation have obscured original characteristics. Without definitive archaeological investigation or secure dating evidence, its period of construction and historical significance remain unresolved. Such uncertain earthworks form an important component of the archaeological record, as their very ambiguity reflects gaps in our understanding of settlement and land use patterns across Ulster's landscape.

Rough fort. earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12345. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rough fort. earthwork?

Rough Fort is an uncertain earthwork located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12345.

What period does Rough fort. earthwork date from?

Rough fort. 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 Rough fort. earthwork?

Rough fort. 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 12345.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rough fort. earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dwarf's grave, slaght averty. cairn (2 km), Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn (2.6 km), Counterscarp rath (2.8 km).

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