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Rath in Fermanagh is a prehistoric ring fort or enclosed settlement dating to the early medieval period. The monument consists of a roughly circular earthwork defined by one or more banks and ditches, a form of domestic and defensive enclosure common throughout Ireland from the Iron Age through the medieval period. Such raths typically served as homesteads for a single family or small community, with the enclosing earthwork providing protection for both inhabitants and livestock. The site represents an important element of early medieval settlement patterns in Ulster and contributes to understanding of local land use and social organisation in this region of Fermanagh.
Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10125. View the official record →
Rath in Fermanagh is a prehistoric ring fort or enclosed settlement dating to the early medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10125.
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.
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 10125.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.6 km), Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. (5.1 km), Platform rath (5.6 km).
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