Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandNewtownabbeyDunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath

Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 4375
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunanney fort, also known as Nancy's fort, is a raised rath situated in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument is an Early Christian period ringfort, a common settlement form in Ireland dating to the early medieval period, typically between the fifth and twelfth centuries. The site comprises a raised earthen enclosure characteristic of rath construction, designed as a defended domestic and pastoral settlement. Such monuments served as the residences of rural landowners and their households, and their distribution across the landscape reflects the settlement hierarchy of early Christian Ireland.

Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4375. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath?

Dunanney fort, also known as Nancy's fort, is a raised rath situated in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4375.

What period does Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath date from?

Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised 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 Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath?

Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised 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 4375.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunanney fort, nancy's fort. raised rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twin slipways, ihr no. 10486 (7.2 km), Clarendon dock (northern). graving dock (7.4 km), Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock (7.4 km).

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