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Platform rath is a low, artificially levelled earthwork situated in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Dating to the early Christian period, this monument represents a form of enclosed settlement characteristic of early medieval Irish settlement patterns. The site consists of a raised platform, a defining feature of certain raths, which would have served as a defensive and prestigious location for a high-status residence or small community. Such monuments typically date between the fifth and twelfth centuries and reflect the social and economic organisation of early Christian Ireland.
Platform rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 3939. View the official record →
Platform rath is a low, artificially levelled earthwork situated in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 3939.
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.
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 3939.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound - motte? (1.8 km), Boundary wall of joymount gardens (2.7 km), Fisherman's quay. stone quay (2.7 km).
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