Navan Centre and Fort
Navan Centre and Fort is an archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient ringed earthwork and a modern visitor center in County Armagh. The site preserves the remnants of a prehistoric fortress with multiple concentric banks and includes exhibits covering daily life during the Iron Age and early Christian periods.
The site was originally an important center during the Iron Age and was later used as a ritual or administrative place during the Christian period. The structure with its banks developed over several centuries, with archaeological finds showing occupation from around the 4th century BC through the medieval period.
The site is easily accessible with a dedicated parking area and paths leading over the archaeological remains. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as the terrain is uneven and the banks slope steeply in places.
Excavations show that a large wooden structure was built on the site around 95 AD and then deliberately burned, possibly marking an important ritual event. This discovery makes the place particularly notable as it offers a rare glimpse into Iron Age ceremonies.
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