Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonLisdoart. platform rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Lisdoart. platform rath

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15785
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lisdoart is a platform rath situated in the townland of Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site consists of a raised earthen platform characteristic of early Christian raths, a settlement type widespread throughout Ireland during the early medieval period, typically dating from the fifth to twelfth centuries. Platform raths such as Lisdoart were domestic enclosures that served as defended homesteads for families of some social standing, their elevated construction offering both practical and symbolic advantages. The monument is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under the reference HED NI NISMR MonID 15785.

Lisdoart. platform rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15785. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lisdoart. platform rath?

Lisdoart is a platform rath situated in the townland of Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15785.

What period does Lisdoart. platform rath date from?

Lisdoart. 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 Lisdoart. platform rath?

Lisdoart. 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 15785.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lisdoart. platform rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (1.2 km), Favor royal bawn. favor royal bawn (2 km), Bivallate rath (3.2 km).

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