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Rath is a prehistoric motte and bailey located near Ballymoney in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a substantial earthwork featuring a raised mound characteristic of motte and bailey fortifications, alongside evidence of two urn burials that indicate earlier activity or reuse of the location. The designation as prehistoric is unusual for this monument type, as motte and bailey castles are typically associated with Norman settlement in the medieval period; the presence of the urn burials suggests occupation or ceremonial use extending back into prehistory. The site remains significant as evidence of the complex stratigraphy and long-term use of defensive locations in the region.
Rath?, motte and bailey & 2 urn burials is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 1395. View the official record →
Rath is a prehistoric motte and bailey located near Ballymoney in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 1395.
Rath?, motte and bailey & 2 urn burials dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a motte & bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Rath?, motte and bailey & 2 urn burials 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 1395.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raised rath (0.9 km), Souterrain (1.9 km), Kill old graveyard, kill graveyard. graveyard (1.9 km).
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