Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghGiants grave. wedge tomb
NEO/B.A. · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giants grave. wedge tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9279
Period
NEO/B.A.
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giants Grave is a wedge tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing a form of megalithic burial monument characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Wedge tombs constitute a distinctive class of portal dolmens, typically aligned broadly east-west and constructed with a wedge-shaped chamber tapering from a higher entrance to a lower rear end. The monument reflects the funerary practices and architectural conventions of Irish megalithic societies, with its construction and use spanning the later Neolithic into the Bronze Age. Such tombs served communal burial purposes and remain significant archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the Irish landscape.

Giants grave. wedge tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giants grave. wedge tomb?

Giants Grave is a wedge tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, representing a form of megalithic burial monument characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9279.

What period does Giants grave. wedge tomb date from?

Giants 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 Giants grave. wedge tomb?

Giants 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 9279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Giants grave. wedge tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (2.4 km), Rath (3.9 km), Giant's grave, chambered grave. court tomb (4.4 km).

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