Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandMagherafeltDergmore's grave. portal tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Dergmore's grave. portal tomb

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12798
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dergmore is a Neolithic portal tomb located near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a substantial megalithic chamber constructed from large stone slabs, typical of portal tombs built during the Neolithic period, likely between 3500 and 3000 BCE. The site represents an important example of early monumental burial architecture in the region, reflecting the ritual and social practices of Ireland's earliest farming communities. The tomb's physical remains, though partially degraded over millennia, continue to provide archaeological evidence of Neolithic funerary traditions and the skilled stone-working techniques employed by prehistoric peoples in Ulster.

Dergmore's grave. portal tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dergmore's grave. portal tomb?

Dergmore is a Neolithic portal tomb located near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12798.

What period does Dergmore's grave. portal tomb date from?

Dergmore's grave. portal 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 Dergmore's grave. portal tomb?

Dergmore's grave. portal 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 12798.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dergmore's grave. portal tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (1 km), Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb (1.2 km), Rath (2.3 km).

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