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

Rath - one of pair with fer 210

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9565
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath (HED NI NISMR MonID 9565) is an Early Christian earthwork monument located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, forming one of a pair with a neighbouring rath designated as fer 210. The site dates to the Early Christian period and survives as a substantial circular or oval earthwork, typically comprising one or more defensive banks and ditches characteristic of Irish raths of this era. Such monuments commonly served as the residential and defensive centres of local lords or monastic communities during the medieval period, and their physical form provides evidence of settlement hierarchy and land organisation in early medieval Ulster. The pairing of this rath with fer 210 suggests a significant local settlement cluster, possibly indicative of territorial importance or ecclesiastical significance within the Early Christian landscape of the region.

Rath - one of pair with fer 210 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9565. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath - one of pair with fer 210?

Rath (HED NI NISMR MonID 9565) is an Early Christian earthwork monument located in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, forming one of a pair with a neighbouring rath designated as fer 210. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9565.

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

Rath - one of 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 pair with fer 210?

Rath - one of 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 9565.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath - one of 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 (6.6 km).

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