Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghStanding stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE COMPLEX

Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14562
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone complex is a prehistoric monument comprising multiple stone rows with over sixty-three stones located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The complex belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents an important example of megalithic ritual or ceremonial organisation in the region. The arrangement of stones in linear formations suggests a formal, planned landscape design typical of Bronze Age communities, indicating organised labour and communal purpose. Such stone row complexes are relatively uncommon in the Irish archaeological record, making this site of particular significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in Ulster.

Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14562. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones?

Standing stone complex is a prehistoric monument comprising multiple stone rows with over sixty-three stones located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14562.

What period does Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones date from?

Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones?

Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones 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 14562.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone complex - several stone rows, over 63 stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dermot and grania's bed. wedge tomb (0.8 km), Four stone circles & alignment (1 km), Cloghogle. court tomb (3 km).

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