Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghDruid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLEPossible

Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14862
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLEPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Druid's Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a kerbed cairn surrounded by standing stones, indicating a ritual or ceremonial function typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age burial and assembly sites in the Irish landscape. The precise dating of the circle remains uncertain, though the architectural form and construction method are consistent with Bronze Age monuments of the broader Irish tradition. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Scheduled Monuments Register under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 14862.

Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb?

Druid's Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14862.

What period does Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb date from?

Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circlepossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb?

Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb 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 14862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Druid's circle. stone circle or cairn kerb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone alignment (5 km), Stone circle & two alignments (5.1 km), Giant's grave. court tomb (5.3 km).

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