Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArdsRound island. structural complex - poss. boat burial?
UNCERTAIN · SETTLEMENT SITE

Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial?

Ards, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7268
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
SETTLEMENT SITE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Island is an uncertain settlement site located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a structural complex of unknown chronology and function, though archaeological interpretation has suggested the possibility of a boat burial amongst its remains. Without conclusive dating evidence or definitive structural identification, the precise period of occupation and the site's historical significance remain unresolved in the scholarly record. Further archaeological investigation would be required to establish the nature and date of this coastal monument.

Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7268. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial??

Round Island is an uncertain settlement site located in the Ards Peninsula, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7268.

What period does Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial? date from?

Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial? dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a settlement site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial??

Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial? 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 7268.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round island. structural complex - poss. boat burial??

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old court. tower (6.7 km), Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb (6.7 km), Old castle ward. tower-house (6.7 km).

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