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Standing stone and burials is a Bronze Age standing stone located near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of an upright stone associated with burial deposits from the Bronze Age, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Standing stones of this period typically served as territorial markers or focal points for ceremonial activity, and the presence of burials suggests this site held particular significance for local populations. The site represents an important example of Bronze Age monumental culture in Ulster and contributes to understanding the distribution and function of such monuments across Ireland.
Standing stone and burials is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12682. View the official record →
Standing stone and burials is a Bronze Age standing stone located near Magherafelt in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12682.
Standing stone and burials dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Standing stone and burials 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 12682.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bivallate rath (2 km), Rath (2.7 km), Rath (3.1 km).
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