Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghCloghogle. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Cloghogle. court tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14558
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cloghogle is a court tomb, a type of Neolithic megalithic monument characteristic of the Irish and British Isles dating to the fourth millennium BC. Located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, the site comprises a forecourt area associated with a chambered cairn typical of court tombs of this period. The monument represents an important example of early agricultural communities' monumental architecture and burial practices during the Neolithic period. Court tombs such as Cloghogle served as communal burial places and were constructed using large stone slabs and cairn material, reflecting the substantial labour investment and social organisation of Neolithic societies in Ulster.

Cloghogle. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cloghogle. court tomb?

Cloghogle is a court tomb, a type of Neolithic megalithic monument characteristic of the Irish and British Isles dating to the fourth millennium BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14558.

What period does Cloghogle. court tomb date from?

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 Cloghogle. court tomb?

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 14558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cloghogle. court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two stone circles, cairn(s) & standing stone(s) (2.2 km), Cappagh church, old church. church & graveyard (2.8 km), Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones (3 km).

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