Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghDruid's temple, stone circle. cairn kerb
PREHISTORIC · CAIRN

Druid's temple, stone circle. cairn kerb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11339
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
CAIRN
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Druid's Temple is a prehistoric cairn located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a kerbed cairn, a funerary or ceremonial structure built from stone rubble and defined by a perimeter of larger stones, typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age construction practices in Ulster. Such cairns functioned as burial monuments or ritual sites and represent significant evidence of early pastoral societies in the region. The kerbing visible at this site provides valuable archaeological information about the original form and extent of the cairn structure, which has allowed for its formal designation and protection as a heritage monument.

Druid's temple, stone circle. cairn kerb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11339. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Druid's temple, stone circle. cairn kerb?

Druid's Temple is a prehistoric cairn located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11339.

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

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

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

Druid's temple, stone circle. 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 11339.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound (1.2 km), Penitential station stones (associated with fer 0272 (2.2 km), Toberakill. mound, possibly church & penal site (2.3 km).

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