Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghGiant's grave. wedge tomb
NEO/B.A. · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave. wedge tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10240
Period
NEO/B.A.
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic wedge tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument represents the characteristic wedge-shaped megalithic burial structure typical of the Irish Neolithic period, constructed from large stone slabs arranged to create a tapering chamber. This type of tomb is among the earliest monumental architecture in the British Isles, reflecting the burial practices and spiritual beliefs of early farming communities during the Neolithic era. The site contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric Ulster and demonstrates the widespread distribution of megalithic tomb construction across the Irish landscape during the fourth and third millennia before the Common Era.

Giant's grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10240. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. wedge tomb?

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic wedge tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10240.

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

Giant's grave. wedge tomb dates from the neo/b.a. 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. wedge tomb?

Giant's grave. wedge 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 10240.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (3.9 km), Tamlaght. multiperiod church site & graveyard (e.christian-post med.) with cross-carved stone, finial stone & bullaun (4.5 km), Derrybrusk church. medieval church & graveyard (5.2 km).

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