Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghStanding stones (3)
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Standing stones (3)

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15259
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stones (3) is a prehistoric standing stone located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of several upright stone monuments characteristic of prehistoric ritual and territorial activity in Ulster. The stone survives as a physical marker of early farming communities' engagement with the landscape, though specific details regarding its dimensions, current condition, and archaeological context remain within the detailed records of the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record maintained under its official designation HED NI NISMR MonID 15259. Such standing stones typically served functions related to ceremonial practice, burial tradition, or boundary demarcation within prehistoric communities.

Standing stones (3) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stones (3)?

Standing stones (3) is a prehistoric standing stone located in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15259.

What period does Standing stones (3) date from?

Standing stones (3) 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 stones (3)?

Standing stones (3) 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 15259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stones (3)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cloghfin chambered grave. portal tomb (6.1 km), Wedge tomb (7 km), Passage tomb (7.7 km).

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