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Raised rath in Ballymoney, County Antrim is a prehistoric earthwork monument consisting of a raised circular platform surrounded by a defensive bank and ditch. The site represents a form of enclosed settlement typical of the early medieval period in Ulster, though such monuments often have origins extending back into the late prehistoric Iron Age. The raised construction and fortified layout suggest a dwelling place of some status, likely occupied by a person or family of elevated social standing within their community. The monument remains substantially preserved as an archaeological feature within the modern landscape of east County Antrim.
Raised rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 1581. View the official record →
Raised rath in Ballymoney, County Antrim is a prehistoric earthwork monument consisting of a raised circular platform surrounded by a defensive bank and ditch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 1581.
Raised 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.
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 1581.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow (1.8 km), Craigs upper, irish craigs. enclosure (3 km), Mound, possible motte (3.2 km).
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