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Raised rath is an Early Christian rath situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The monument represents a domestic settlement type characteristic of early medieval Ireland, typically consisting of an artificially raised or defended homestead associated with the period roughly between the fifth and twelfth centuries. The raised construction method, which elevates the settlement platform above surrounding ground level, provided both defensive advantages and practical benefits for drainage and visibility across the landscape. Such raths served as residences for families of varying social status and remain important archaeological indicators of Early Christian settlement patterns and social organisation in medieval Ireland.
Raised rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4675. View the official record →
Raised rath is an Early Christian rath situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4675.
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 4675.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cranmore house. 17th century house (6.5 km), Dunmurry mound, mary mount. motte (7.6 km), Dunmurry fort. rath (7.7 km).
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