Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneGiant's grave. portal tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave. portal tomb

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14529
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giant's Grave is a portal tomb located near Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, dating to the Neolithic period. This megalithic monument consists of a chamber constructed from large stone slabs, accessed through a distinctive portal arrangement characteristic of this tomb type, which typically dates between approximately 3500 and 3000 BCE. Portal tombs represent one of the major categories of megalithic burial monuments in Ireland and Britain, serving as communal burial places for Neolithic communities. The structure at Strabane reflects the architectural sophistication and considerable labour investment undertaken by prehistoric populations in constructing enduring monuments for the dead.

Giant's grave. portal tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14529. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. portal tomb?

Giant's Grave is a portal tomb located near Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14529.

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

Giant's grave. portal 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. portal tomb?

Giant's grave. portal 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 14529.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlederg castle. fortified house & bawn (3.5 km), Two standing stones (3.5 km), Portal tomb (3.7 km).

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