Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBanbridgeRath with later annexe
E.CHRIST. · RATH

Rath with later annexe

Banbridge, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7679
Period
E.CHRIST.
Site type
RATH
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rath with later annexe is an Early Christian rath located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a ringfort with a subsequent annex structure, indicating occupation and modification across different periods of settlement. As an Early Christian monument, it represents the type of enclosed farmstead and administrative centre common in Ireland from the fifth century onwards, when such earthworks served both defensive and territorial functions for local communities and ecclesiastical establishments. The survival of both the primary rath and its later addition provides archaeological evidence of site continuity and adaptive use through the early medieval period.

Rath with later annexe is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7679. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rath with later annexe?

Rath with later annexe is an Early Christian rath located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7679.

What period does Rath with later annexe date from?

Rath with later annexe 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 with later annexe?

Rath with later annexe 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 7679.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rath with later annexe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tierny fort. counterscarp rath (7.4 km), Rath (7.5 km), The danes cast. linear earthwork (7.6 km).

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