Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandDungannonSess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb
NEOLITHIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb

Dungannon, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15510
Period
NEOLITHIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sess Kilgreen is a Neolithic megalithic monument comprising the decorated standing stone and structural remains associated with a passage tomb, located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Dating to the Neolithic period, the site represents evidence of the early farming communities who constructed elaborate ritual and burial monuments across the Irish landscape. The decorated stone exhibits the type of symbolic carving characteristic of Neolithic megalithic art in Ireland, suggesting the site held particular cultural or ceremonial significance for its builders. The passage tomb form indicates a sophisticated understanding of architectural principles and reflects the communal investment in monumental burial practices during this formative period of Irish prehistory.

Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb?

Sess Kilgreen is a Neolithic megalithic monument comprising the decorated standing stone and structural remains associated with a passage tomb, located in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15510.

What period does Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb date from?

Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage 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 Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb?

Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage 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 15510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sess kilgreen. decorated standing stone - remains of passage tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (4.5 km), Favor royal bawn. favor royal bawn (5.6 km), Bivallate rath (5.7 km).

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