Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBanbridgeCloghmore. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Cloghmore. standing stone

Banbridge, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7675
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cloghmore is a prehistoric standing stone located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a significant example of the monumental stone traditions practised in prehistoric Ulster. Standing stones of this type served various functions in prehistoric society, potentially associated with ritual activity, territorial markers, or commemorative purposes. The stone survives as a testament to the archaeological heritage of the Banbridge area and remains an important element of the region's prehistoric landscape.

Cloghmore. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7675. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cloghmore. standing stone?

Cloghmore is a prehistoric standing stone located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7675.

What period does Cloghmore. standing stone date from?

Cloghmore. standing stone 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 Cloghmore. standing stone?

Cloghmore. standing stone 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 7675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cloghmore. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath & possible souterrain (6.4 km), Standing stone (7.5 km), Rath (7.6 km).

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