Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghGarranbane. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Garranbane. standing stone

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15653
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garranbane is a prehistoric standing stone located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of the numerous upright stone monuments that characterise the prehistoric landscape of Ulster. The stone stands in isolation across the rural terrain, a surviving example of the megalithic tradition practiced by early farming communities in the region. Such standing stones often served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric societies, though the specific purpose of this particular monument remains undetermined.

Garranbane. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15653. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garranbane. standing stone?

Garranbane is a prehistoric standing stone located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15653.

What period does Garranbane. standing stone date from?

Garranbane. standing stone 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 Garranbane. standing stone?

Garranbane. standing stone 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 15653.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garranbane. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (1.4 km), Giant's grave. portal tomb (1.6 km), Giants' graves. court tomb (2.1 km).

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