Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonMartray fort. bivallate rath
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Martray fort. bivallate rath

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15546
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Martray fort is a bivallate rath situated in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of two concentric defensive earthwork banks, characteristic of Iron Age and early medieval Irish ringforts, and dates to the early Christian period. Raths of this type typically served as the domestic and defensive centres of small farming communities or minor nobility, with the dual rampart system providing enhanced protection. The site represents the settlement archaeology of early medieval Ulster and contributes to understanding the territorial organisation and social hierarchy of post-Roman Ireland.

Martray fort. bivallate rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15546. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Martray fort. bivallate rath?

Martray fort is a bivallate rath situated in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15546.

What period does Martray fort. bivallate rath date from?

Martray fort. bivallate 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 Martray fort. bivallate rath?

Martray fort. bivallate 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 15546.

What other scheduled monuments are near Martray fort. bivallate rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (5.2 km), Favor royal bawn. favor royal bawn (5.3 km), Large hilltop enclosure (5.4 km).

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