E.CHRIST. · RATH

Bivallate rath

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10010
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bivallate rath is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument is characterised by its double bank and ditch system, which defines it as a bivallate earthwork of Iron Age or early medieval date. Such raths were typically domestic and defensive settlements occupied by farming communities, and their dual ramparts suggest a significant level of investment in fortification. The site preserves evidence of settlement practice in the Irish archaeological record during a period of considerable social organisation.

Bivallate rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bivallate rath?

Bivallate rath is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10010.

What period does Bivallate rath date from?

Bivallate 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 Bivallate rath?

Bivallate 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 10010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bivallate rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn (7 km), The christening stone. bullaun (7.1 km), Crannog (7.6 km).

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