Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonGiant's grave. wedge? tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giant's grave. wedge? tomb

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15297
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic megalithic wedge tomb located near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Dating to the Neolithic period, this monument represents an important example of the wedge tomb tradition that flourished across Ireland during the fourth and third millennia BCE. The structure comprises a rectangular stone chamber constructed with orthostatic slabs, characteristic of the wedge tomb form, and would have served as a communal burial place for Neolithic communities. The site's preservation and archaeological significance have led to its formal designation within Northern Ireland's scheduled monuments register, reflecting its importance to understanding early farming societies and megalithic burial practices in the region.

Giant's grave. wedge? tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. wedge? tomb?

Giant's Grave is a Neolithic megalithic wedge tomb located near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15297.

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

Giant's grave. wedge? 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. 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 15297.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long cairns, giant's graves. court tomb (0.4 km), Horned cairn. court tomb (1.9 km), Enclosure (2.1 km).

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