BRONZE AGE · ALIGNMENT

Stone alignment

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9134
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
ALIGNMENT
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site consists of stones arranged in alignment, characteristic of prehistoric sacred landscapes dating to the Bronze Age period. Such alignments typically served functions related to astronomical observation, ceremonial gatherings, or territorial demarcation, reflecting the sophisticated spatial organisation of Bronze Age communities in Ulster. The monument remains an important record of prehistoric activity in the region and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in northern Ireland.

Stone alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment?

Stone alignment is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9134.

What period does Stone alignment date from?

Stone alignment dates from the bronze age 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 9134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow (6.7 km), Tobernasool. holy well (6.8 km), Holy well within ecclesiastical enclosure fer 154 (6.9 km).

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