Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonRath reused as tree ring
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath reused as tree ring

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15762
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath reused as tree ring is an archaeological monument located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a rath, a prehistoric or early medieval ringfort earthwork, which was subsequently reused during the Christian period, as evidenced by the presence of a tree ring feature that post-dates the original construction. Raths served as fortified homesteads and were characteristic of Irish settlement patterns from the Iron Age through the medieval period, though the majority date to the early medieval centuries. The reuse of this site demonstrates the continuity of occupation and the adaptation of earlier defensive structures for later Christian-period settlement or activity.

Rath reused as tree ring is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath reused as tree ring?

Rath reused as tree ring is an archaeological monument located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15762.

What period does Rath reused as tree ring date from?

Rath reused 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Rath reused as tree ring?

Rath reused 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 15762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath reused as tree ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath overlying prehistoric settlement site (1 km), Rath (1.6 km), Clochar, clochar-mac-ndaimeni. pre-norman cathedral & graveyard, augustinian friary, post-med. & modern cathedral & graveyard, 3 crosses & 2 bullauns (1.6 km).

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