Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghFour stone circles & alignment
BRONZE AGE · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Four stone circles & alignment

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14564
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Four stone circles and alignment is a Bronze Age stone circle complex located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site consists of multiple circles of standing stones arranged in a linear pattern, representing a significant example of prehistoric ritual monumentality in the Ulster region. Such complexes typically date to the Bronze Age period, when communities invested considerable labour in the construction of ceremonial and astronomical sites. The alignment of the stones suggests deliberate spatial planning and possible astronomical orientation, features characteristic of Bronze Age sacred landscapes in Ireland and Britain.

Four stone circles & alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four stone circles & alignment?

Four stone circles and alignment is a Bronze Age stone circle complex located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14564.

What period does Four stone circles & alignment date from?

Four stone circles & alignment dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Four stone circles & alignment?

Four stone circles & alignment 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 14564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four stone circles & alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dermot and grania's bed. wedge tomb (0.1 km), Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones (1 km), Horned cairn. court tomb (2.7 km).

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