UNCERTAIN · MOUND

The moat. mound

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13141
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Moat Mound is a mound monument located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The precise dating and original function of this earthwork remain uncertain, though such mound monuments in the Ulster region typically relate to medieval settlement patterns or earlier prehistoric occupation. The site survives as an upstanding topographical feature within the landscape, though its degraded condition and lack of extensive archaeological investigation have limited definitive interpretation of its historical significance and chronological attribution.

The moat. mound is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13141. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The moat. mound?

The Moat Mound is a mound monument located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13141.

What period does The moat. mound date from?

The moat. 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 moat. mound?

The moat. 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 13141.

What other scheduled monuments are near The moat. mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (2.5 km), Bivallate rath (3.4 km), Counterscarp rath (3.6 km).

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