PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15260
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the townland of Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Monuments of this type are characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods and served significant ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. The stone remains a physical testament to the pre-Christian cultural landscape of the region, though specific details regarding its dimensions, composition, and precise dating require reference to the monument's formal archaeological record maintained by the Historic Environment Division of Northern Ireland.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in the townland of Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15260.

What period does Standing stone date from?

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 Standing stone?

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 15260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wedge tomb (6.9 km), Passage tomb (7.6 km), Mound (8.4 km).

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