PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 11·2.3
Archaeological Sites and Monuments in Northern Ireland
Over 14,000 archaeological sites and monuments are recorded in Northern Ireland, but the actual number is unknown; many remain to be discovered through archaeological work and development activity.
Over 14,000 archaeological sites and monuments are currently recorded in Northern Ireland but the actual number of sites which may exist is unknown. Many others undoubtedly exist and will continue to be found as a result of archaeological work and by discoveries made during development or as a result of agricultural activity.
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