Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghRath & cross-carved stone
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath & cross-carved stone

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5842
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath & cross-carved stone is a ringfort with associated carved stone located in the parish of Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The rath itself represents a typical Early Christian settlement form, comprising an earthen or stone-built circular enclosure that served defensive and domestic purposes during the early medieval period. The cross-carved stone found at the site indicates Christian religious activity and occupation during the Early Christian era, a period when such monumental carvings became increasingly common in Ireland. The monument reflects the material culture and settlement patterns of Early Christian Armagh, a region of considerable ecclesiastical importance in early medieval Ireland.

Rath & cross-carved stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5842. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Rath & cross-carved stone?

Rath & cross-carved stone is a ringfort with associated carved stone located in the parish of Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5842.

What period does Rath & cross-carved stone date from?

Rath & cross-carved stone 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 Rath & cross-carved stone?

Rath & cross-carved stone 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 5842.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath & cross-carved stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (0.4 km), Rath (1.3 km), Ballymoyer old church, ballemoire, lisdromaude. post-med. church & graveyard (3.9 km).

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