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Rath in Magherafelt is a prehistoric ringfort representing a common settlement form of early medieval Ireland. The monument consists of a circular or oval earthwork enclosed by one or more banks and ditches, a defensive arrangement typical of the late Iron Age through early medieval period. Such raths functioned as homesteads for families of substantial means, offering protection for both residents and livestock. The site's survival as an archaeological feature preserves evidence of settlement patterns and land use in the Magherafelt area during the pre-Norman period.
Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12684. View the official record →
Rath in Magherafelt is a prehistoric ringfort representing a common settlement form of early medieval Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12684.
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 12684.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (2.4 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (2.5 km), Standing stone and burials (2.7 km).
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