Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghConcentric stone circles
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE

Concentric stone circles

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9985
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Concentric Stone Circles is a prehistoric stone circle located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of multiple concentric rings of stones, a distinctive arrangement that places it within the tradition of Bronze Age ceremonial and ritual sites in the region. Such concentrically arranged circles are relatively uncommon in the Irish archaeological record and may indicate specialised ritual or astronomical functions. The site represents an important example of prehistoric monumental construction in Ulster and contributes to understanding the variety of stone circle traditions across the island of Ireland during the Bronze Age period.

Concentric stone circles is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9985. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Concentric stone circles?

Concentric Stone Circles is a prehistoric stone circle located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9985.

What period does Concentric stone circles date from?

Concentric stone circles dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Concentric stone circles?

Concentric stone circles 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 9985.

What other scheduled monuments are near Concentric stone circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. court tomb (1.9 km), Cashelbane. cashel & mass rock (2.9 km), Sweat house (3.1 km).

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