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

Giant's grave. court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10930
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giant's Grave is a court tomb, a form of Neolithic megalithic monument dating to the fourth millennium BC, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Court tombs represent a distinctive megalithic burial tradition of the Irish Neolithic, characterised by a forecourt area fronting one or more burial chambers constructed from stone. The monument exemplifies the architectural and funerary practices of early farming communities in Ulster during the Neolithic period. Such monuments served as communal burial places and likely functioned as focal points for ritual activity within their local landscape.

Giant's grave. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10930. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. court tomb?

Giant's Grave is a court tomb, a form of Neolithic megalithic monument dating to the fourth millennium BC, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10930.

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 10930.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fortified manor-house (0.3 km), Dual court tomb (0.7 km), Court tomb (1.3 km).

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