Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonBallymagillagh. platform rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Ballymagillagh. platform rath

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15323
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballymagillagh is a platform rath located in County Tyrone, near Dungannon in Northern Ireland. Dating to the early Christian period, this earthwork monument consists of a raised platform enclosed by a bank and ditch system characteristic of raths constructed during the early medieval centuries. Such enclosed homesteads served as the residential and defensive centres of aristocratic families in early Christian Ireland, housing both dwelling structures and agricultural facilities within their fortified perimeter. The monument survives as a physical record of elite settlement patterns and social organisation during the period following the establishment of Christianity in Ireland.

Ballymagillagh. platform rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballymagillagh. platform rath?

Ballymagillagh is a platform rath located in County Tyrone, near Dungannon in Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15323.

What period does Ballymagillagh. platform rath date from?

Ballymagillagh. platform rath dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a rath. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ballymagillagh. platform rath?

Ballymagillagh. platform rath is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 15323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballymagillagh. platform rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two crannogs (2.4 km), Clogh corr. standing stone (2.7 km), Dungannon castle, o'neill's castle. castle & house (site of) (2.8 km).

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