Navan Fort

Navan Fort is an archaeological site in County Armagh featuring concentric earthen ramparts and ditches that form the remains of an ancient settlement. The site contains traces of wooden and stone structures built and rebuilt over many centuries of occupation.

The site was inhabited for over 1000 years and shows evidence of occupation from the Iron Age through the medieval period. A massive timber structure was built during the Celtic period and later destroyed by fire, marking a significant moment in this place's past.

The site is freely accessible and well signposted, with plenty of space to explore the various ramparts and their layout. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, especially when climbing the earthworks, which can be muddy after rain or exposed in windy conditions.

The central timber structure was deliberately burned down, possibly as a ritual at the end of its use or part of a ceremonial act. This controlled fire paradoxically helped preserve the site for archaeologists, keeping its story readable across the centuries.

Location: County Armagh

GPS coordinates: 54.34528,-6.71861

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27