NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Megalithic tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14394
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Megalithic tomb is a Neolithic megalithic monument located in the Omagh district of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site represents the funerary and ceremonial practices of the early farming communities who inhabited Ulster during the Neolithic period, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE. As a megalithic structure, it would have been constructed using large stone blocks arranged to form a burial chamber, a characteristic construction method of its era that reflected both the architectural capabilities and ritual priorities of Neolithic peoples. Such monuments served as communal burial places and functioned as significant territorial and ceremonial landmarks within the prehistoric landscape.

Megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14394. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Megalithic tomb?

Megalithic tomb is a Neolithic megalithic monument located in the Omagh district of County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14394.

What period does Megalithic tomb date from?

Megalithic 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 Megalithic tomb?

Megalithic 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 14394.

What other scheduled monuments are near Megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dermot & grania's bed. wedge tomb (7.7 km), Carnanbane. court tomb (8 km), Court tomb & sweat house (8.2 km).

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