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Counterscarp rath is a ringfort located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a circular or near-circular earthwork with a distinctive counterscarp bank, a feature characteristic of certain Irish raths of the early medieval period. Such fortified farmstead enclosures were typical dwellings of the Celtic and Anglo-Saxon elite between the fifth and twelfth centuries, serving both domestic and defensive purposes. The counterscarp element, comprising an outer bank positioned beyond the main fosse, represents a refinement of ringfort design intended to enhance the defensive capability of the structure.
Counterscarp rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7504. View the official record →
Counterscarp rath is a ringfort located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7504.
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 7504.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The temple, templemoyle. church & graveyard (2.4 km), Neolithic house (2.9 km), White fort. cashel with house & souterrain (4.8 km).
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