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

Giant's grave. wedge tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9628
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 situated in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, and represents one of the substantial megalithic monuments of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The structure comprises a stone-built chambered tomb constructed according to the wedge-shaped design characteristic of Irish megalithic architecture, tapering from a broader entrance toward a narrower rear chamber. Such monuments served as communal burial places and ritual centres for early farming communities, reflecting the significant investment of labour and organisation required for their construction. The site's survival and documentation within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record underscores its importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary practice in the Ulster region.

Giant's grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giant's grave. wedge tomb?

Giant's Grave is a wedge tomb situated in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, and represents one of the substantial megalithic monuments of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9628.

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 9628.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Megalithic tomb (0 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.4 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (0.5 km).

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