Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghRath & possible house platform
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath & possible house platform

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9438
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath & possible house platform is an Early Christian ringfort located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a rath, a circular or oval earthwork defence characteristic of early medieval Irish settlement, accompanied by what may represent an associated house platform within or adjacent to the fortified enclosure. Such raths are typical of the Early Christian period in Ireland, generally dating from the fifth to twelfth centuries, and functioned as the defended homesteads of free farmers and minor nobility. The presence of a possible house platform indicates domestic occupation and structural activity within the ringfort's defended space, typical of how such settlements were utilised during the early medieval period.

Rath & possible house platform is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9438. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath & possible house platform?

Rath & possible house platform is an Early Christian ringfort located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9438.

What period does Rath & possible house platform date from?

Rath & possible house platform 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 & possible house platform?

Rath & possible house platform 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 9438.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath & possible house platform?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory fort (3.9 km), Lettered cave. cave with rock scribings (4.3 km), Henge (4.4 km).

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