Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghGiant's grave. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave. court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10457
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 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents a form of megalithic burial architecture characteristic of early farming communities in Ireland, typically constructed between approximately 4000 and 3000 BCE. Court tombs are distinguished by their forecourt area fronting a stone-built burial chamber, a design that facilitated ritual activities and communal burial practices. The site is recorded in the heritage register under monument identification 10457, ensuring its protection as a significant archaeological asset of Neolithic date.

Giant's grave. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. court tomb?

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic court tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10457.

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

Giant's 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. court tomb?

Giant's 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 10457.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked stone (5.2 km), Early christian monastic site, medieval church & graveyard (5.2 km), Dual court tomb (5.4 km).

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