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

Rath reused as tree ring

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5620
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 a prehistoric ring fort situated in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a circular earthwork with an internal bank and ditch formation characteristic of Iron Age or Early Christian ringforts, structures that served as defended settlements or administrative centres. The site demonstrates the practice of monument reuse common in Irish archaeology, wherein earlier prehistoric earthworks were adapted and occupied during subsequent periods. The designation indicates its significance as a recorded archaeological heritage monument within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record.

Rath reused as tree ring is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath reused as tree ring?

Rath reused as tree ring is a prehistoric ring fort situated in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5620.

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 5620.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (0.7 km), Rath (1.3 km), Large, oval bivallate enclosure (1.3 km).

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