Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonRath & possible souterrain
E.CHRIST. · RATH & SOUTERRAIN

Rath & possible souterrain

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15852
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH & SOUTERRAIN
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath & possible souterrain is an Early Christian settlement site located near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises an earthwork rath, a characteristic ringfort enclosure of the Early Christian period, with evidence suggesting the presence of a souterrain, an underground stone-built passage chamber that typically served defensive or storage functions. This site represents the material culture of Early Christian Irish society, a period spanning roughly the fifth to twelfth centuries, when such fortified farmsteads were common throughout Ireland. The combination of rath and souterrain indicates settlement activity of significant status during the Early Christian era.

Rath & possible souterrain is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath & possible souterrain?

Rath & possible souterrain is an Early Christian settlement site located near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15852.

What period does Rath & possible souterrain date from?

Rath & possible souterrain dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a rath & souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Rath & possible souterrain?

Rath & possible souterrain 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 15852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath & possible souterrain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Architectural fragment (2.7 km), Crannog (3 km), Crannog in carnteel lough (5 km).

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