Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghGiant's grave, long cairn. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave, long cairn. court tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14868
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 near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. The monument comprises a megalithic burial structure characteristic of the court tomb tradition, featuring a forecourt area leading to an internal burial chamber constructed from stone slabs and roofed with capstones. Court tombs of this type served as communal burial places for Neolithic communities and typically show evidence of repeated use over extended periods. The site represents an important example of early Neolithic monumental architecture in Ulster and contributes to understanding the burial practices and social organisation of Ireland's earliest farming populations.

Giant's grave, long cairn. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14868. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave, long cairn. court tomb?

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic court tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14868.

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

Giant's grave, long cairn. 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, long cairn. court tomb?

Giant's grave, long cairn. 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 14868.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (8.3 km), Counterscarp rath (9.4 km), Stone cross (9.8 km).

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