Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghCloghogle. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Cloghogle. court tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14617
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cloghogle is a Neolithic court tomb situated near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Court tombs represent a distinctive megalithic tradition of the Irish Neolithic period, typically dating to around 3500 to 3000 BCE, and are characterized by their forecourt arrangement and segmented burial chambers. The monument consists of stone-built chambers designed to serve as a communal burial place for a settled community, reflecting the architectural sophistication and social organization of Neolithic societies in the island of Ireland. Like other examples of this tomb type, Cloghogle would have functioned as a focal point for ritual and ceremonial activity, demonstrating the considerable labor investment and collective effort required to construct such monumental structures during the early farming period.

Cloghogle. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cloghogle. court tomb?

Cloghogle is a Neolithic court tomb situated near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14617.

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 14617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cloghogle. court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross. wedge tomb (2.5 km), Market cross. court tomb (2.6 km), Carnanbane. court tomb (3.2 km).

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