Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDerryClagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb

Derry, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12543
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR)

Overview

History & significance

Clagan stone is a standing stone located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, forming part of a group of three stones that may represent the remains of a megalithic tomb. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Neolithic or Bronze Age, though precise chronology remains uncertain. The stones survive as upright megaliths that suggest a former funerary or ritual function characteristic of megalithic monuments across the Irish landscape. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Historic Environment Records under designation HED NI NISMR MonID 12543.

Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12543. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Clagan stone is a standing stone located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, forming part of a group of three stones that may represent the remains of a megalithic tomb. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12543.

What period does Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb date from?

Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic 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 12543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (2 km), Rath (2.2 km), Rath (2.7 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Clagan stone. standing stones (3) possibly remains of megalithic tomb