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The Danes Cast is a prehistoric linear earthwork situated in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch formation that extends across the landscape, characteristic of earthwork defences constructed during prehistoric periods. Linear earthworks of this type are typically associated with territorial demarcation, defensive purposes, or the management of livestock movement, though the precise original function of this particular example remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric archaeological record in the region, contributing to understanding of early settlement patterns and landscape organisation in Ireland.
The danes cast. linear earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8148. View the official record →
The Danes Cast is a prehistoric linear earthwork situated in the Newry and Mourne district of Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8148.
The danes cast. linear earthwork dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
The danes cast. linear 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 8148.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (5.9 km), Counterscarp rath (7.8 km), Rath (7.8 km).
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