Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghSub-rectangular enclosure
UNCERTAIN · ENCLOSURE

Sub-rectangular enclosure

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10828
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sub-rectangular enclosure is an uncertain enclosure located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises an earthwork of sub-rectangular plan, though its precise chronological attribution and cultural function remain undetermined based on available archaeological evidence. Such enclosures in the Ulster region may date to various periods from the prehistoric through early medieval era, though without excavation or diagnostic surface finds, definitive dating cannot be established for this particular site. The earthwork survives as an upstanding feature in the landscape and constitutes a potential archaeological resource for understanding settlement and land-use patterns in Fermanagh.

Sub-rectangular enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10828. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sub-rectangular enclosure?

Sub-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 10828.

What period does Sub-rectangular enclosure date from?

Sub-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 Sub-rectangular enclosure?

Sub-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 10828.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sub-rectangular enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-&-ring-marked stone (0 km), Cashel (0.2 km), Cashel (0.3 km).

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