Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghGiants' grave. dual court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giants' grave. dual court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9877
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giants' Grave is a Neolithic megalithic monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing the Dual Court tomb tradition characteristic of the Early Neolithic period in Ulster. The site consists of two distinct court areas leading to internal burial chambers, a architectural configuration typical of court tombs constructed during the fourth millennium BCE. As a surviving example of monumental funerary architecture, the tomb reflects the communal burial practices and social organisation of Neolithic agricultural communities in the region. The monument remains archaeologically significant for understanding early monument-building traditions and settlement patterns in north-western Ireland during the Neolithic period.

Giants' grave. dual court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9877. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giants' grave. dual court tomb?

Giants' Grave is a Neolithic megalithic monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing the Dual Court tomb tradition characteristic of the Early Neolithic period in Ulster. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9877.

What period does Giants' grave. dual court tomb date from?

Giants' grave. dual court 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 Giants' grave. dual court tomb?

Giants' grave. dual court 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 9877.

What other scheduled monuments are near Giants' grave. dual court tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (7.5 km), Crannog (7.6 km), Platform rath (8.5 km).

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