Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghStone alignment & possible megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · ALIGNMENT

Stone alignment & possible megalithic tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9867
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
ALIGNMENT
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone alignment and possible megalithic tomb in Fermanagh is a prehistoric monument comprising an arrangement of standing stones in the landscape of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early farming communities in Ulster. The alignment likely served ceremonial or astronomical functions characteristic of megalithic monuments, whilst the associated structural elements suggest possible funerary use. Such alignments represent significant evidence of prehistoric social organisation and the symbolic importance of stone monuments in the Irish archaeological record during the early prehistoric period.

Stone alignment & possible megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone alignment & possible megalithic tomb?

Stone alignment and possible megalithic tomb in Fermanagh is a prehistoric monument comprising an arrangement of standing stones in the landscape of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9867.

What period does Stone alignment & possible megalithic tomb date from?

Stone alignment & possible megalithic tomb 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 & possible megalithic tomb?

Stone alignment & possible 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 9867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone alignment & possible megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (10.1 km), Crannog (10.3 km), Crannog (10.4 km).

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