PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9269
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 County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of the many megalithic monuments scattered across the Irish landscape during these early prehistoric phases. Such standing stones, known in archaeological parlance as menhirs, typically served ritual, ceremonial, or territorial functions within their respective communities. The stone's survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and cultural practices in the Fermanagh region.

Standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone?

Standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9269.

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 9269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat of inis. barrow (6.9 km), Penannular rath (7 km), Killadeas, yellow church, holed stone, the bishop's stone. church & graveyard with 4 carved stones (7.9 km).

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