What is recorded here
Motte and bailey in Rathgorman, County Down. Medieval origins, twelfth century, scheduled protection. A mound and courtyard, built for defense or display. Stones and soil remain, shaped by human hands and forgotten time.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MOTTE & BAILEY. Recorded period: MEDIEVAL; C12TH. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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