Lisnagade, Hillfort and archaeological site near Banbridge, Northern Ireland
Lisnagade is a hillfort and archaeological site near Banbridge, Northern Ireland. The circular earthwork features three substantial banks with accompanying ditches and spans roughly 110 meters across.
The site dates to around 350 AD and was cleaned out in 1832, revealing silver coins, brass cauldrons, and spear heads from its ditch systems.
The name Lisnagade comes from Irish 'Lios na gCéad', referring to an ancient ringfort. The site reflects settlement patterns that shaped how people organized their fortified spaces in this region.
The site is open for visits throughout the year and stands three miles west of Banbridge along Lisnagade Road. A short walk brings you to the earthwork, making it easy to explore on foot.
A smaller circular rath connects to the main structure through two straight ditches. This secondary fort reveals how building styles shifted from square to rectangular shapes over time.
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