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Platform rath overlying prehistoric settlement site is a Bronze Age rath located near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a platform structure that was constructed over an earlier prehistoric settlement, demonstrating continuity of occupation and land use across different archaeological periods. The rath itself dates to the Bronze Age and represents a type of enclosed residential settlement characteristic of that era in Ulster. The underlying prehistoric occupation provides evidence of habitation preceding the Bronze Age construction, making the site significant for understanding patterns of settlement continuity in the region.
Platform rath overlying prehistoric settlement site is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15742. View the official record →
Platform rath overlying prehistoric settlement site is a Bronze Age rath located near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15742.
Platform rath overlying prehistoric settlement site dates from the neo/b.a. period, and is classified as a rath. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Platform rath overlying prehistoric settlement site 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 15742.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath reused as tree ring (1 km), Rath (2.1 km), Platform rath (2.4 km).
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