What is recorded here

Caugh Fort in Templemoyle, County Derry, is a rath, an ancient earthwork that still holds its shape beside the living land. It belongs to the early Christian period, when people built defensive rings around homes, herds and prayers. The site may have served as a seasonal stronghold or a boundary marker for a local community. Its survival suggests it was useful, meaningful or repeatedly rebuilt rather than abandoned after a single event.

The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as RATH: CAUGH FORT. Recorded period: E.CHRIST.. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.