Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghLeagaun. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Leagaun. standing stone

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 11006
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Leagaun is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of the numerous upright stone monuments distributed across the Irish landscape. As an individual standing stone rather than part of a formal stone circle or alignment, it reflects the ritual or territorial significance attributed to such monuments by prehistoric communities. The site is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 11006, ensuring its protection and documentation as part of the archaeological heritage of the region.

Leagaun. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 11006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leagaun. standing stone?

Leagaun is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 11006.

What period does Leagaun. standing stone date from?

Leagaun. 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 Leagaun. standing stone?

Leagaun. 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 11006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leagaun. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fundamental bench mark (4.8 km), Counterscarp rath (5.6 km), Large hilltop enclosure (6 km).

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