Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghGiant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15399
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic court tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, representing one of the megalithic chambered tombs characteristic of Ireland's early farming communities. Court tombs, of which this is an example, are distinguished by their forecourt area and internal chamber structure, typically constructed from large stone slabs and covered by an earthen mound. Such monuments served as communal burial places and represent significant expressions of Neolithic ritual practice and social organisation in the island of Ireland.

Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15399. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb?

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic court tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15399.

What period does Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb date from?

Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a megalithic tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb?

Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb 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 15399.

What other scheduled monuments are near Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. wedge tomb (1.1 km), Lettergash fort. counterscarp rath (2.6 km), Giants grave. wedge tomb (4.4 km).

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