Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmagh'graveyard'. prehistoric burial
BRONZE AGE · CAIRNPossible

'graveyard'. prehistoric burial

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14383
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
CAIRNPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The graveyard is a Bronze Age cairn located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. This monument, registered under the Historic Environment Division reference HED NI NISMR MonID 14383, represents a form of burial construction characteristic of prehistoric Bronze Age communities in the region. Cairns of this period typically comprised stone heaps constructed over cremated or inhumed remains, serving as prominent markers of burial sites within the landscape. The monument preserves evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in prehistoric Ulster.

'graveyard'. prehistoric burial is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14383. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 'graveyard'. prehistoric burial?

The graveyard is a Bronze Age cairn located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14383.

What period does 'graveyard'. prehistoric burial date from?

'graveyard'. prehistoric burial dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a cairnpossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting 'graveyard'. prehistoric burial?

'graveyard'. prehistoric burial 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 14383.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'graveyard'. prehistoric burial?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dermot & grania's bed. wedge tomb (6.9 km), Carnanbane. court tomb (7.2 km), Court tomb & sweat house (7.5 km).

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