NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10940
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Court tomb is a Neolithic megalithic monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This monument type, characteristic of the Irish Neolithic period dating to approximately 3500–2900 BCE, comprises a court area fronting a gallery chamber, a distinctive architectural design found predominantly in the northern and western regions of the Irish island. The structure reflects the communal burial practices and social organisation of early farming communities during the Neolithic era. Court tombs represent significant evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns, ritual practices, and the material culture of Ireland's earliest agriculturalists.

Court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10940. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Court tomb?

Court tomb is a Neolithic megalithic monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10940.

What period does Court tomb date from?

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 Court tomb?

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 10940.

What other scheduled monuments are near Court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dual court tomb (0.8 km), Fortified manor-house (1.1 km), Giant's grave. court tomb (1.3 km).

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