Ringforts

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Cashel
gptkb:Rath
Dun
Lios
gptkbp:archaeologicalFinds gptkb:ceramics
Metalwork
Animal bones
Food remains
Domestic tools
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Gaelic_Ireland
Celtic culture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of early Irish society
gptkbp:declinedAfter 12th century
gptkbp:establishedIn circa 500 AD
gptkbp:excavatedBy Archaeologists
gptkbp:feature gptkb:Rampart
Ditch
Enclosure bank
Internal buildings
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Britain
gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:Scandinavia
gptkb:Continental_Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ringforts
gptkbp:lastBuilt circa 1000 AD
gptkbp:material gptkb:Earth
gptkb:stone
wood
gptkbp:mentionedIn Irish annals
Medieval Irish law texts
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Dún_Aonghasa
gptkb:Grianán_of_Aileach
Cahercommaun
Staigue Fort
gptkbp:numberInIreland Over 40,000
gptkbp:period Early Medieval period
Late Iron Age
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:National_Monument_(Ireland)
gptkbp:range 15 to 50 meters in diameter
gptkbp:relatedTo Brochs
Crannogs
Hillforts
Promontory forts
gptkbp:shape Circular
gptkbp:structureType Circular fortified settlement
gptkbp:UNESCOStatus Not a World Heritage Site
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:residence
Defense
Farmstead
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_Seat_of_Tara
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7