Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandAntrimSub-rectangular enclosure
E.CHRIST. · ENCLOSURE

Sub-rectangular enclosure

Antrim, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 4054
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
ENCLOSURE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sub-rectangular enclosure is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The enclosure comprises a sub-rectangular defensive or ceremonial structure defined by bank and ditch earthworks, characteristic of early Christian and late prehistoric settlement patterns in Ulster. Such enclosures typically served multiple functions including stock containment, domestic occupation, or ritual purposes during the early medieval period. The monument remains a significant example of the territorial and social organisation evident in the archaeological landscape of early Christian Ulster.

Sub-rectangular enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sub-rectangular enclosure?

Sub-rectangular enclosure is a prehistoric earthwork monument located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4054.

What period does Sub-rectangular enclosure date from?

Sub-rectangular enclosure dates from the e.christ. 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 4054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sub-rectangular enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (part of rath complex) (6.5 km), Souterrain and rath? (part of rath complex) (6.6 km), Donald's mound. mound - burial mound? (7.5 km).

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