Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCookstownHoneymug stone. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Honeymug stone. standing stone

Cookstown, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13177
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Honeymug stone is a prehistoric standing stone located near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a substantial upright stone that survives as evidence of activity during the prehistoric period, though precise dating remains uncertain without formal archaeological investigation. Standing stones of this type are characteristic monuments of later prehistoric societies in the island of Ireland, potentially associated with territorial markers, ritual activity, or burial practices. The stone's survival in the modern landscape preserves an important record of prehistoric settlement and land use in the Cookstown area.

Honeymug stone. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Honeymug stone. standing stone?

Honeymug stone is a prehistoric standing stone located near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13177.

What period does Honeymug stone. standing stone date from?

Honeymug stone. standing stone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Honeymug stone. standing stone?

Honeymug stone. standing stone 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 13177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Honeymug stone. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cloghtogle. portal tomb (0.6 km), C18th windmill - ihr 04690 (3.4 km), Platform rath (4.1 km).

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