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

Giant's grave. court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9690
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 approximately 3500–3000 BCE, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Court tombs are among the earliest monumental architecture in Ireland, characterised by their forecourt area and stone-built burial chambers, and served as communal burial places for Neolithic farming communities. The monument consists of a central court flanked by burial chambers, constructed from large orthostatic stones typical of the period, and would originally have been covered by a cairn of smaller stones. Such monuments are concentrated in the northwest of Ireland and represent significant developments in Neolithic funerary practice and social organisation.

Giant's grave. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9690. 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 approximately 3500–3000 BCE, located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9690.

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 9690.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (7.4 km), Giant's grave. court tomb (7.4 km), Rath (7.5 km).

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