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Rath, located in Derry, Northern Ireland, is an Early Christian ringfort of archaeological significance. The monument consists of an earthwork enclosure characteristic of early medieval settlement sites in Ireland, typically comprising a circular or oval bank and ditch system. Dating to the Early Christian period, such raths served as defensive homesteads and settlement centres for families of rank within Irish society. The site's preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding Early Christian settlement patterns and land use in the north of Ireland during this formative period of Irish history.
Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12151. View the official record →
Rath, located in Derry, Northern Ireland, is an Early Christian ringfort of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12151.
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 12151.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including C17th bawn (2.7 km), Cross-carved stone (2.9 km), Dunnalong fort. fortified town (4.8 km).
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