Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghBurial ground/ enclosure
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Burial ground/ enclosure

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10104
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burial ground/ enclosure is an Early Christian rath located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This small circular earthwork enclosure represents a common settlement type of the Early Christian period in Ireland, when such ringforts served as defended farmsteads for families of moderate means. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its potential to illuminate domestic life, land use, and social organisation during the Early Christian centuries. The site's designation as both a burial ground and enclosure suggests it may have functioned as a multi-purpose settlement location, combining residential and funerary activities typical of Early Christian rural communities.

Burial ground/ enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burial ground/ enclosure?

Burial ground/ enclosure is an Early Christian rath located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10104.

What period does Burial ground/ enclosure date from?

Burial ground/ enclosure 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 Burial ground/ enclosure?

Burial ground/ enclosure 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 10104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burial ground/ enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Large oval earthwork possibly rath (3.5 km), Church, graveyard & enclosure (4.9 km), Rectangular enclosure (5 km).

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