Historic Monuments of Down

These fact sheets are excellent guides to the heritage of Northern Ireland. The technical language used however makes them more suitable for use by teachers and pupils at Key Stage 4 and above. The fact sheets are listed in order of county simply for the convenience of schools completing a local study. Other interest groups will also find them a useful introduction to the sites. More detailed information about specific sites are available from visitor centres.

1. Prehistoric Monuments of County Down (.PDF 821Kb)
2. Early Christian and Early Medieval Monuments of County Down (.PDF 799Kb)
3. High Medieval Monuments of County Down (.PDF 1.07Mb)
4. Late Medieval Monuments of County Down (.PDF 819Kb)

PDFs are available for download and hard copies are also available from our Country Parks, Countryside Centres and certain Monuments. Further information can be obtained from:

NIEA Education Manager
Klondyke Building
Gasworks Business Park
Lower Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 2JA

Tel: (02890) 569 270
Fax: (02890) 569 264