E.CHRIST. · RATH

Bivallate rath

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9345
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 homestead located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of two concentric defensive earthen banks, which characterises its bivallate form and suggests construction during the early Christian period or late Iron Age, periods when such enclosed domestic settlements were prominent in Ireland. The double rampart system would have provided enhanced defensive capability and possibly denoted elevated social status of its occupants. Such raths served as residences for elite families and their dependents, functioning as centres of local authority and economic activity within their surrounding territories.

Bivallate rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9345. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bivallate rath?

Bivallate rath is a prehistoric fortified homestead located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9345.

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 9345.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bivallate rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath (1 km), Possible barrow (2.5 km), Graveyard. possible megalithic tomb (4 km).

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