Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCraigavonLambs island. platform rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Lambs island. platform rath

Craigavon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5485
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lambs Island is a platform rath situated in the townland of Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Dating to the early Christian period, this earthwork monument consists of a raised platform enclosed by defensive banks and ditches, representing a typical settlement form of the early medieval Irish aristocracy. The site demonstrates the territorial organisation and social hierarchy of early Christian Ulster, functioning as a defended homestead for a person of some status. Such raths were characteristic of Irish settlement patterns from approximately the fifth to the twelfth centuries.

Lambs island. platform rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5485. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lambs island. platform rath?

Lambs Island is a platform rath situated in the townland of Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5485.

What period does Lambs island. platform rath date from?

Lambs island. platform 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 Lambs island. platform rath?

Lambs island. platform 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 5485.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lambs island. platform rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rough fort. raised rath (8.2 km), Univallate oval rath (9 km), Danes cast. linear earthwork (9 km).

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