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

Giant's grave. court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9129
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 megalithic monument constructed during the Neolithic period in the fourth millennium BCE. Located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, this chambered tomb represents the funerary practices of early farming communities in the region. Court tombs are characterised by their distinctive forecourt area and internal chambered structure, designed to facilitate collective burial practices. The monument survives as a testament to the monumental ambitions and architectural knowledge of Neolithic populations in Ulster and demonstrates the importance of formal burial ritual in early settled society.

Giant's grave. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9129. 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 megalithic monument constructed during the Neolithic period in the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9129.

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 9129.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crevinish castle. castle (8 km), Church (site of) & graveyard, at crevinish castle (8 km), Barrow (9.1 km).

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