Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghGordon's fort. multivallate rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Gordon's fort. multivallate rath

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5817
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gordon's Fort is a multivallate rath located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of multiple concentric earthen banks and ditches, characteristic of the more substantial enclosed settlements of early Christian Ireland. Dating to the early Christian period, this rath represents the defensive and domestic architecture typical of the aristocratic settlements of the first millennium AD in Ulster. The site's multiple vallations suggest either a settlement of considerable importance or successive phases of defensive reinforcement during its occupation.

Gordon's fort. multivallate rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5817. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gordon's fort. multivallate rath?

Gordon's Fort is a multivallate rath located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5817.

What period does Gordon's fort. multivallate rath date from?

Gordon's fort. multivallate 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 Gordon's fort. multivallate rath?

Gordon's fort. multivallate 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 5817.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gordon's fort. multivallate rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devlin's fort. bivallate rath (0.6 km), The relig, relig-an-chaisill. cashel & souterrain, reused as killeen (children's graveyard) (3.8 km), The grey stone. standing stone (3.9 km).

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