Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghChambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist
NEO/B.A. · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15654
Period
NEO/B.A.
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist is a Neolithic or Bronze Age megalithic monument located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a wedge tomb, a characteristic megalithic form prevalent in Ireland during the Neolithic period, alongside an associated cist burial structure. Such monuments served as communal burial chambers and represent important evidence of early agricultural societies and their ritual practices in prehistoric Ireland. The combination of a wedge tomb with a cist indicates multiple phases of use or construction, reflecting the complex funerary traditions of early prehistoric communities in Ulster.

Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15654. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist?

Chambered grave, giant's grave. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15654.

What period does Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist date from?

Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist dates from the neo/b.a. 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, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist?

Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist 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 15654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chambered grave, giant's grave. wedge tomb & cist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnnamoghil. multiple cist cairn (0.6 km), Standing stone (1.2 km), Giant's grave. portal tomb (1.8 km).

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