Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghGiants' graves. court tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Giants' graves. court tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9945
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Giants' Graves is a Neolithic court tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. The monument consists of a chambered megalithic structure with a characteristic court area flanked by orthostatic stones, typical of the court tomb tradition that flourished in Ulster during the early Neolithic period. Such tombs served as communal burial monuments and represent significant developments in architectural and social organisation among the earliest farming communities in Ireland. The site contributes to the archaeological record of megalithic burial practices and settlement patterns in the northwest of the island during the Neolithic era.

Giants' graves. court tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9945. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Giants' graves. court tomb?

Giants' Graves is a Neolithic court tomb located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9945.

What period does Giants' graves. court tomb date from?

Giants' graves. 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' graves. court tomb?

Giants' graves. 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 9945.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. portal tomb (0.7 km), Kilknock old burial ground. wedge tomb (1.1 km), Crockroe. large hilltop enclosure (1.6 km).

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