Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandMagherafeltStanding stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb

Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12956
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb is a prehistoric standing stone located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the megalithic tradition of the Neolithic period and represents one of several such stones that survive in the locality. The designation as a possible tomb remnant suggests it may originally have formed part of a larger burial structure, though the full extent and original configuration of any associated monument cannot now be determined from the surviving stone alone. As with many isolated standing stones in Ireland, this example bears witness to the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities and remains significant to the archaeological record of the region.

Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12956. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb is a prehistoric standing stone located in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12956.

What period does Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb date from?

Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb 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, possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic 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 12956.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone, possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (1.1 km), Dergmore's grave. portal tomb (1.2 km), Counterscarp rath (2.2 km).

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