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Counterscarp rath is an Early Christian ecclesiastical enclosure situated in the parish of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a circular or near-circular earthwork comprising a bank and ditch, characteristic of the rath class of monuments that served both defensive and settlement purposes during the early medieval period. As an ecclesiastical rath, the site likely functioned as a monastic or religious community centre during the Early Christian period, when such enclosed settlements were prevalent throughout Ireland. The physical remains, protected as a scheduled historic monument under the Historic Environment Division, preserve evidence of early medieval settlement and religious activity in the Larne area.
Counterscarp rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3153. View the official record →
Counterscarp rath is an Early Christian ecclesiastical enclosure situated in the parish of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3153.
Counterscarp 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.
Counterscarp 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 3153.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Adam corry, ballycor. medieval church & graveyard (4.2 km), Raised rath (5.1 km), Raised rath (6.4 km).
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