What is recorded here
Drumgaw holds a rath and landscape feature spanning early Christian through nineteenth century time, marking continuous human presence on County Armagh soil. The earth itself records layered occupation, perhaps farmstead, perhaps refuge, perhaps both across centuries of rain and reinvention. Stone and soil remember what tongues forgot.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as RATH & LANDSCAPE FEATURE. Recorded period: E.CHRIST.; C18TH/C19TH. 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
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