Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghRath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5794
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath, reused as tree ring and lime kiln, is a multiphase monument located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises an early Christian rath, a circular ringfort typical of early medieval Irish settlement patterns, which was subsequently adapted for later agricultural and industrial purposes. The monument's reuse as a tree ring structure and lime kiln represents the practical continuity of occupation at significant landscape features across different periods. The early Christian phase of the site reflects the settlement patterns of early medieval Ireland, whilst the later modifications document post-medieval land management and lime production activities.

Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5794. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln?

Rath, reused as tree ring and lime kiln, is a multiphase monument located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5794.

What period does Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln date from?

Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln 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, reused as tree ring & lime kiln?

Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln 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 5794.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath, reused as tree ring & lime kiln?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Megalithic tomb (1.3 km), Rawe's fort. counterscarp rath & possible souterrain (1.6 km), Rath (2.1 km).

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