What is recorded here
RATH in Magherascouse, County Down, Ireland is an ancient fort standing on the edge of the world. Whether built by humans or born from the earth itself, it has watched the sky and waited for answers. The stones may hold memories of forgotten lives, and the wind may still carry voices from before history began.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as RATH. 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.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Battle of Saintfield (1798)Battlefield · 3.6 mi
Castle Espie Wetland CentreNature reserve · 3.8 mi
Post-Medieval church & graveyard in TullynakillPost-Medieval church & graveyard · 3.8 mi
Rough IslandIslet · 4.4 mi
Wood IslandIslet · 4.5 mi
Braniel HillMountain / peak · 5.2 mi