Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghChambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14559
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chambered grave, Cloghogle is a Neolithic court tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Court tombs are characterised by their distinctive forecourt arrangement and multiple burial chambers, and date from the Neolithic period, roughly 3500 to 2800 BC. This monument represents an important example of megalithic funerary architecture in Ulster, reflecting the practices and social organisation of early farming communities in prehistoric Ireland. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Scheduled Monuments Register under HED NI NISMR MonID 14559.

Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14559. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb?

Chambered grave, Cloghogle is a Neolithic court tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14559.

What period does Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb date from?

Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a megalithic tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb?

Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 14559.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered grave, cloghogle. court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cloghogle. court tomb (1.9 km), Stone circle & possible alignment (2.4 km), Two stone circles, cairn(s) & standing stone(s) (2.5 km).

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