E.CHRIST. · RATH

Raised rath

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 8119
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Raised rath is an Early Christian raised rath monument situated in County Down, Northern Ireland. Raths of this period represent enclosed homesteads characteristic of early medieval Ireland, typically consisting of raised or elevated earthen platforms surrounded by defensive banks and ditches. The monument dates to the Early Christian period, reflecting the settlement patterns and domestic architecture of post-Roman Ireland. Such sites commonly served as the residences of farming families or minor chieftains and often show continuity of occupation across several centuries.

Raised rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8119. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Raised rath?

Raised rath is an Early Christian raised rath monument situated in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8119.

What period does Raised rath date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Raised rath?

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 8119.

What other scheduled monuments are near Raised rath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cappel-na-coole. medieval church (in ruins) (2.7 km), St. mary's. church with cross slab, carved virgin & child, font & 2 bullauns (5.6 km), Windmill stump - ihr 03465 (6.5 km).

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