Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghFionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9626
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fionn mac Cumhaill's Finger-Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of two standing stones situated in the landscape, though the precise dimensions and current physical condition are not fully documented in accessible scholarly records. Like many standing stones of this class, it likely dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, though definitive dating evidence specific to this site remains uncertain. The stone bears a name derived from Irish mythology, connecting it to the legendary warrior-leader Fionn mac Cumhaill, a naming tradition common to many prehistoric monuments in Ireland where folk etymology and legendary associations have accumulated over centuries.

Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9626. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones?

Fionn mac Cumhaill's Finger-Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9626.

What period does Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones date from?

Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones?

Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones 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 9626.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fionn maccool's finger-stone, fion maccumhall's finger-stone, fionn maccool's finger-post. two standing stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.1 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.1 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.4 km).

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