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Rath re-used as tree ring is an early medieval ringfort situated in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a circular earthwork with an internal bank, characteristic of Irish raths which typically date from the early Christian period, roughly between the fifth and twelfth centuries. This particular example is notable for its later reuse as a tree ring, indicating continued utilisation of the site beyond its initial construction phase. The site's landscape position and surviving earthwork form contribute to understanding settlement patterns and land use practices in medieval Ulster.
Rath re-used as tree ring is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15728. View the official record →
Rath re-used as tree ring is an early medieval ringfort situated in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15728.
Rath re-used as tree ring 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.
Rath re-used as tree ring 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 15728.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath (3.9 km), Rath (4.4 km), Platform rath (4.4 km).
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