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

Giant's grave. wedge tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9337
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. The monument dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age period and represents one of the characteristic megalithic tomb forms of the Irish prehistoric landscape. Wedge tombs of this type typically consist of a stone-built chamber covered by a cairn of stones, oriented with their wider end facing towards the southwest. As a scheduled monument, Giant's Grave contributes to the archaeological record of megalithic burial practices in the northwest of Ireland during the prehistoric era.

Giant's grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9337. 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. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9337.

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 9337.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb (1.1 km), Giants grave. wedge tomb (3.5 km), Lettergash fort. counterscarp rath (3.7 km).

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