Historic places to visit

The Department’s Historic Environment Division (HED) maintains a wide range of historic sites across Northern Ireland from large castles to small prehistoric monuments. The first monuments were taken into care by the state in 1869 and there are now circa 186 single, groups or complexes of sites and monuments managed by HED. Known as State Care Monuments, they’re among the most important historic places in Northern Ireland.

List of monuments

HED State Care Monuments are amongst the best known historic landmarks and tourist destinations in Northern Ireland. Follow the links below to find out more; including location and access information and a brief description of the historic background to each.

Please note we are currently working on adding the sites online - updating on a regular basis until all are listed.