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Rath is a prehistoric ringfort located in the Banbridge area of County Down, Northern Ireland. The site represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the early medieval period in Ireland, though such monuments have roots extending into earlier prehistory. Raths typically consist of one or more circular or oval earthen banks with external ditches, serving as defensive enclosures for elite or high-status families. This example contributes to the archaeological record of early settlement patterns and social organization in the region during the centuries following the introduction of Christianity to Ireland.
Rath is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 8152. View the official record →
Rath is a prehistoric ringfort located in the Banbridge area of County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 8152.
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 8152.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte (5.8 km), Standing stone (6.1 km), Two standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb (6.3 km).
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