Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghDun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site
NEOLITHIC · HENGE

Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14386
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
HENGE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ruadh is a Neolithic henge monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a henge structure associated with multiple cist cairns and evidence of settlement activity, reflecting the complex ritual and domestic land use of the Neolithic period. The henge element, consisting of an enclosure defined by a ditch and bank, demonstrates the ceremonial significance of the location during the Neolithic era. The presence of cist cairns alongside the henge suggests that the site functioned as a multi-purpose landscape incorporating both ritual and funerary practices over an extended period of use.

Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site?

Dun Ruadh is a Neolithic henge monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14386.

What period does Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site date from?

Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site?

Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site 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 14386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun ruadh, doonroe, doonroe. multiple cist cairn. henge & settlement site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dermot & grania's bed. wedge tomb (7.8 km), Carnanbane. court tomb (8.2 km), Court tomb & sweat house (8.3 km).

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