There are over 350 ancient monuments in Mourne dating from different periods in history. Archaeological artefacts date from the Mesolithic (7000-3500BC) and the later Neolithic period when farming communities were established.
Dolmens such as that at Legannany were features of this time.
The early Christian period was the origin of many of the most common monuments, ruins and raths, which are numerous in the Mourne countryside.
During Medieval times, the Anglo Normans brought new equipment and types of Structures-Castle-like-structures those at Greencastle and Dundrum.
Interactive map of the Mourne AONB area
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18 September 2010
BEACHWATCH BIG WEEKEND 2010 - 18th and 19th September
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11 September 2010
European Heritage Open Days - Saturday 11 September and Sunday 12 September 2010
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1 September 2010
Mourne Public Art – Phase 2
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There are over 350 ancient monuments in Mourne dating from different periods in history. Archaeological artefacts date from the Mesolithic (7000-3500BC) and the later Neolithic period when farming communities were established.
The early Christian period was the origin of many of the most common monuments, ruins and raths, which are numerous in the Mourne countryside.
