Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandMagherafeltDunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12762
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunglady fort is a multivallate rath located near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises the earthwork remains of an early Christian ringfort, characterised by its multiple defensive banks and ditches that define the enclosed settlement space typical of early medieval Irish domestic fortifications. The site also contains a Quaker graveyard, reflecting later religious use of the location. As a rath of early Christian date, the monument represents an important element of the early medieval settlement pattern in Ulster, though the precise chronology of its construction and occupation remains subject to archaeological interpretation.

Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard?

Dunglady fort is a multivallate rath located near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12762.

What period does Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard date from?

Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard 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 Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard?

Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard 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 12762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunglady fort. multivallate rath & quaker graveyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (1.7 km), Rath (3.1 km), Rath (3.5 km).

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