NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Court tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14633
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 near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Dating to the Neolithic period, court tombs represent one of the earliest monumental building traditions in Ireland and are characterised by their distinctive forecourt or courtyard area fronting the burial chamber. These monuments served as communal burial places and reflect the social organisation and ritual practices of early farming communities in the fourth and third millennia before the Common Era. The court tomb tradition is particularly concentrated in the northern regions of Ireland, making sites such as this significant for understanding the spread and development of Neolithic megalithic cultures across the island.

Court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14633. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Court tomb?

Court tomb is a Neolithic megalithic monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14633.

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 14633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath (5 km), Termon rock, tearmann comain, termon-conyn, termon cumainig. church, 2 graveyards, 5 wells & cross-carved stone (5.1 km), Standing stone (6.5 km).

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