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

Giant's grave. wedge tomb

Cookstown, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15066
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 near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and belongs to the class of megalithic tombs characteristic of prehistoric Ireland and western Britain. Wedge tombs, of which this is an example, are typically oriented east-west and constructed from stone slabs arranged to form a chambered burial structure, narrowing in profile from entrance to rear. This site represents an important example of Neolithic funerary practice and monumental construction in the region.

Giant's grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15066. 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 near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15066.

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 15066.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (3.6 km), Ballyclog old church. church & graveyard (5.5 km), Stewartstown castle. castle & village (6.3 km).

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