Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDerryRath (motte & bailey?)
UNCERTAIN · MOTTE & BAILEYPossible

Rath (motte & bailey?)

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11847
Period
UNCERTAIN
Site type
MOTTE & BAILEYPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath is a possible motte and bailey situated in County Derry, Northern Ireland. The monument record designation HED NI NISMR MonID 11847 reflects the uncertain status of this earthwork, which may represent a Norman fortification of medieval date, though conclusive evidence for its classification as a motte and bailey remains to be established. Such monuments, when confirmed, typically date to the twelfth century and represent early Norman settlement patterns in Ireland. The site's precise historical significance and detailed physical characteristics require further archaeological investigation to clarify its original function and dating.

Rath (motte & bailey?) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11847. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Rath (motte & bailey?)?

Rath is a possible motte and bailey situated in County Derry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11847.

What period does Rath (motte & bailey?) date from?

Rath (motte & bailey?) dates from the uncertain period, and is classified as a motte & baileypossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Rath (motte & bailey?)?

Rath (motte & bailey?) 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 11847.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath (motte & bailey?)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (1.8 km), Ebrington barracks. fortification (3.7 km), St brecan's chapel, st columb's chapel, domnach min-cluane. chapel & graveyard on earlier site (3.7 km).

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