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Counterscarp Rath is a ringfort, or rath, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the early Christian period. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular earthwork enclosed by a bank and ditch, characteristic of Irish raths of the early medieval period, typically constructed between the fifth and twelfth centuries. These defensive farmsteads served as residences for local élites and their households, combining domestic and agricultural functions within a fortified enclosure. The Counterscarp Rath exemplifies the settlement patterns of early Christian Ireland, representing the material culture of a period when such ringforts were widespread across the Irish landscape.
Counterscarp rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9260. View the official record →
Counterscarp Rath is a ringfort, or rath, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the early Christian period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9260.
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 9260.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (5.5 km), Rath (5.9 km), Abbey, davy's island. c12th church and enclosure (6.4 km).
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