UNCERTAIN · MOUND

The doonan. mound

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5569
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Doonan Mound is an uncertain mound located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The precise chronological attribution and function of the monument remain undetermined within the scholarly record, reflecting the challenges in interpreting earthworks of this type without excavation or diagnostic surface features. Its status as a recorded archaeological monument reflects its potential significance within the local landscape, though further investigation would be required to establish its historical context and period of construction.

The doonan. mound is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5569. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The doonan. mound?

The Doonan Mound is an uncertain mound located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5569.

What period does The doonan. mound date from?

The doonan. mound dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The doonan. mound?

The doonan. mound 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 5569.

What other scheduled monuments are near The doonan. mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Megalithic tomb (1.9 km), Rath (2 km), Doogary lough. possible crannog in doogary lough (2.4 km).

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