Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Early Christian rath
In or near Kells.
Early Christian rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Robert Ashby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ballymena · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Early Christian rath is a archaeological located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
The Early Christian rath is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. This ancient earthwork structure is associated with the early Christian period and offers insight into early settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8199, -6.2674
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT42 2JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Ballymena — 5 km
Sources
- osm: node/9627469276 (ODbL)
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Ancient Monastery of Kells
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Cromkill Road
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Early Christian rath?
- Early Christian rath is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT42 2JP).
- What is Early Christian rath?
- Early Christian rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Early Christian rath?
- The nearest railway station is Ballymena, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT42 2JP.
- Is Early Christian rath free to visit?
- Yes, Early Christian rath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Early Christian rath?
- The nearest railway station is Ballymena, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT42 2JP.