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Mound in Armagh is a raised earthwork monument, likely dating to the early medieval period. The site's classification as either a motte or a raised rath reflects the interpretive uncertainty common to such monuments, as both forms share similar physical characteristics of constructed or enlarged earthen mounds. Early Christian activity in the Armagh region, one of Ireland's most important ecclesiastical centres from the fifth century onwards, suggests potential association with monastic or secular high-status occupation. The monument's survival and formal designation within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record indicates its archaeological significance as evidence of settlement and land-use patterns in early medieval Ulster.
Mound - motte? or raised rath? is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5835. View the official record →
Mound in Armagh is a raised earthwork monument, likely dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5835.
Mound - motte? or raised rath? dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Mound - motte? or raised 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 5835.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (3.7 km), Rath (3.9 km), Rath & possible house (4.2 km).
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