Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneStone alignment and site of two stone circles
PREHISTORIC · ALIGNMENT

Stone alignment and site of two stone circles

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14174
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
ALIGNMENT
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment and site of two stone circles is a prehistoric monument complex located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises an alignment of stones associated with two stone circles, representing ritual and ceremonial activity from the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Such alignments and circles are characteristic of prehistoric ceremonial landscapes in Ulster and reflect the astronomical and territorial concerns of early farming communities. The monument survives as an important archaeological record of pre-Christian religious practice and communal gatherings in the region.

Stone alignment and site of two stone circles is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment and site of two stone circles?

Stone alignment and site of two stone circles is a prehistoric monument complex located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14174.

What period does Stone alignment and site of two stone circles date from?

Stone alignment and site of two stone circles dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a alignment. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone alignment and site of two stone circles?

Stone alignment and site of two stone circles 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 14174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment and site of two stone circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (6.4 km), Cromlech. portal tomb (9 km), Court tomb (9.1 km).

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