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

Giant's grave. wedge tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9623
Period
NEOLITHIC
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, and dates to the Neolithic period. This megalithic monument exemplifies the wedge tomb tradition characteristic of the Irish Neolithic, a form of burial structure that typically features a narrow entrance chamber that widens towards the rear. The tomb would originally have been covered by a cairn of stones, though like many such monuments, its precise structural remains reflect the cumulative effects of time and past disturbance. Wedge tombs of this type are concentrated in the western regions of Ireland and represent a significant phase of Neolithic funerary practice, reflecting the communal organisation and monumental ambitions of early farming societies in this region.

Giant's grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9623. 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, and dates to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9623.

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 9623.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.1 km), Two standing stones (0.1 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.5 km).

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