Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghLisglynn. rath & souterrain
E.CHRIST. · RATH & SOUTERRAIN

Lisglynn. rath & souterrain

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5570
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH & SOUTERRAIN
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lisglynn is a rath and souterrain located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The site consists of an early Christian ringfort with an associated underground stone-lined passage, typical of settlement complexes from the early medieval period in Ulster. The rath itself represents a fortified farmstead, whilst the souterrain would have functioned as a storage facility or refuge. Such dual-feature sites are characteristic of early Christian rural settlement in Ireland, dated broadly to the period between the fifth and ninth centuries.

Lisglynn. rath & souterrain is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5570. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lisglynn. rath & souterrain?

Lisglynn is a rath and souterrain located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5570.

What period does Lisglynn. rath & souterrain date from?

Lisglynn. rath & souterrain dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a rath & souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Lisglynn. rath & souterrain?

Lisglynn. rath & souterrain 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 5570.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lisglynn. rath & souterrain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Megalithic tomb (2.1 km), Rath (2.4 km), Rath (2.8 km).

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