Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghGrania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15243
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grania's Grave is a Neolithic megalithic tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a portal tomb structure, a form characteristic of the early Neolithic period in Ireland, dating to approximately 3500 BCE or later. The tomb is distinguished by its cup-marked capstone, a feature that suggests either Neolithic or Bronze Age activity at the site, as cup marks are found on both periods of megalithic monuments in Ireland. As a surviving example of portal tomb architecture, Grania's Grave represents an important element of the prehistoric funerary landscape of Ulster and contributes to understanding Neolithic settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.

Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone?

Grania's Grave is a Neolithic megalithic tomb located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15243.

What period does Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone date from?

Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone 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 Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone?

Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone 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 15243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grania's grave. portal? tomb with cup-marked capstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tycanny hill. hillfort (6.3 km), Mound (7.3 km), Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb (7.4 km).

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