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

Giant's grave. wedge tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10877
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 wedge tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing a form of megalithic monument constructed during the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The site consists of a stone burial chamber constructed in the characteristic wedge-tomb design, with orthostatic walls that narrow progressively towards the rear, covered originally by a cairn of stones. Such monuments served as communal burial places and are found predominantly in the western regions of Ireland, with particular concentrations in Ulster. The tomb is positioned within the archaeological landscape of County Fermanagh, an area rich in megalithic remains that testify to the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric Irish societies.

Giant's grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. wedge tomb?

Giant's Grave is a wedge tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing a form of megalithic monument constructed during the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10877.

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 10877.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court tomb (1.7 km), Multiple cist cairn (1.8 km), Giant's grave, the star cairn. court tomb (2.3 km).

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