Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLisburnRath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060

Lisburn, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 4653
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath is a ring fort of probable Iron Age or early medieval date located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of an approximately circular earthwork defined by a bank and ditch, representing a common settlement form in Ireland during the later prehistoric and early Christian periods. This particular rath is documented as one of a pair within the study area, a configuration that occasionally reflects contemporary settlement patterns or phased occupation. As a recorded archaeological monument, it forms part of the significant corpus of ring forts surviving in the broader landscape of County Antrim and Down.

Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060 is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4653. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060?

Rath is a ring fort of probable Iron Age or early medieval date located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4653.

What period does Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060 date from?

Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060 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 rath pair (c.f. 060?

Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060 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 4653.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath - one of rath pair (c.f. 060?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork enclosure (5.6 km), Giant's grave. megalithic tomb (6.3 km), Castle robin. c17th fortified house built near motte & bailey (7.8 km).

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