Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLisburnGiant's grave. megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave. megalithic tomb

Lisburn, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 4553
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giant's Grave is a prehistoric megalithic tomb located in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of megalithic burial architecture from this era. The tomb consists of large stone slabs arranged to form a chamber and passage structure, typical of passage tombs or court cairns characteristic of early farming communities in Ireland. The site remains significant as evidence of ritual burial practices and architectural achievement among Neolithic peoples in the region.

Giant's grave. megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 4553. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. megalithic tomb?

Giant's Grave is a prehistoric megalithic tomb located in Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 4553.

What period does Giant's grave. megalithic tomb date from?

Giant's grave. megalithic tomb dates from the prehistoric 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. megalithic tomb?

Giant's grave. megalithic 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 4553.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (1.8 km), Bivallate rath (1.9 km), Barrow (4.4 km).

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