Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghRath - one of a pair with fer 210
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath - one of a pair with fer 210

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9566
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath is an earthen ringfort located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a circular or subcircular enclosure defined by a bank and ditch, characteristic of Irish raths which functioned as defended domestic settlements during the early medieval period. Such monuments are typically dated to between the fifth and twelfth centuries, representing the residential centres of farming families or minor nobility. The site forms a paired monument with a nearby example, suggesting a clustering pattern of settlement occupation within this locality of Fermanagh.

Rath - one of a pair with fer 210 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9566. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath - one of a pair with fer 210?

Rath is an earthen ringfort located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9566.

What period does Rath - one of a pair with fer 210 date from?

Rath - one of a pair with fer 210 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Rath - one of a pair with fer 210?

Rath - one of a pair with fer 210 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 9566.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath - one of a pair with fer 210?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (6 km), Eagles' knoll cairn, giant's grave. passage tomb (6.5 km), Ring cairn (6.5 km).

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