E.CHRIST. · RATH

Platform rath

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15732
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Platform rath is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a raised central platform enclosed by a surrounding ditch and bank, characteristic of the rath or ringfort form common in Irish archaeology. Such structures are typically associated with the early medieval period, though some platforms of this type may have origins in the late prehistoric era. The site represents the settlement pattern of elite or farming communities in the region during its period of use.

Platform rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15732. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Platform rath?

Platform rath is a prehistoric circular earthwork located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15732.

What period does Platform rath date from?

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 Platform rath?

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 15732.

What other scheduled monuments are near Platform rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (3.2 km), Favor royal bawn. favor royal bawn (4.3 km), Bivallate rath (4.4 km).

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