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

Giant's grave. court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10461
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, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. This megalithic monument belongs to the distinctive court tomb tradition of the Irish Neolithic, a burial form characterised by a communal chamber accessed through a forecourt area where ritual activities likely took place. The site represents an important example of early monumental architecture in the region and reflects the social and ceremonial practices of Neolithic farming communities. Court tombs such as Giant's Grave served as focal points for collective burial and community identity during the early period of Irish settlement and agricultural development.

Giant's grave. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10461. 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, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10461.

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 10461.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (6.5 km), Sub-rectangular enclosure (7.2 km), Cup-&-ring-marked stone (7.2 km).

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