PREHISTORIC · ALIGNMENT

Stone alignment

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10196
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
ALIGNMENT
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment is a prehistoric stone alignment located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of stones arranged in linear formation, a characteristic feature of alignments constructed during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Such alignments are among the most enigmatic prehistoric monuments in the British Isles, though their precise ritual, ceremonial, or practical functions remain the subject of scholarly debate. This particular example contributes to the distribution of aligned stone monuments across the region and represents an important element of the prehistoric landscape of Fermanagh.

Stone alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment?

Stone alignment is a prehistoric stone alignment located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10196.

What period does Stone alignment date from?

Stone alignment 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?

Stone alignment 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 10196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (3.5 km), Crannog (3.5 km), Crannog (3.6 km).

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