What is recorded here

Motte in Narrow Water stands as a medieval scheduled monument in County Down, Ireland. Its earthwork marks a period when local power needed visible defence. The narrow water may have limited approach, forcing travellers into a predictable line. Such a position turns landscape into guardrail.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MOTTE. Recorded period: MEDIEVAL. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.