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Tamlaght is a rath reused as an ecclesiastical site comprising a church and graveyard in the parish of Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland. The monument represents a characteristic example of early Christian settlement patterns in Ireland, whereby pre-existing ringforts were adapted for religious purposes. The site dates to the early Christian period, with the rath itself likely originating in the Iron Age or Early Medieval period before its conversion to ecclesiastical use. The physical remains consist of the circular earthwork of the original fort combined with the church structure and associated burial ground, demonstrating the continuity of settlement occupation and the practical reuse of defensive enclosures by the early Church.
Tamlaght. rath, reused as church site & graveyard is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9052. View the official record →
Tamlaght is a rath reused as an ecclesiastical site comprising a church and graveyard in the parish of Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9052.
Tamlaght. rath, reused as church site & graveyard dates from the e.christ. period, and is classified as a ecclesiastical site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Tamlaght. rath, reused as church site & graveyard 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 9052.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court tomb (2 km), Motte (2.8 km), Church (2.8 km).
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